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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,412.08, 525,654.77 and 160,840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,412.08, 525,654.77 and 160,840.08 is: 241,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,412.08 : 525,654.77 = 160,840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,412.08/525,654.77 = 160,840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,412.08x = 525,654.77 × 160,840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,412.08x = 84,546,354,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,546,354,454.98/350,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,276.94

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