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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,417.20, 525,809.40 and 160,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,417.20, 525,809.40 and 160,934.80 is: 241,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,417.20 : 525,809.40 = 160,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,417.20/525,809.40 = 160,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,417.20x = 525,809.40 × 160,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,417.20x = 84,621,030,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,621,030,627.12/350,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,486.52

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