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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,521.56, 525,860.10 and 163,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,521.56, 525,860.10 and 163,431 is: 245,182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,521.56 : 525,860.10 = 163,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,521.56/525,860.10 = 163,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,521.56x = 525,860.10 × 163,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,521.56x = 85,941,842,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,941,842,003.10/350,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,182.76

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