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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,569, 525,643.02 and 160,791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,569, 525,643.02 and 160,791.64 is: 241,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,569 : 525,643.02 = 160,791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,569/525,643.02 = 160,791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,569x = 525,643.02 × 160,791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,569x = 84,519,003,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,519,003,240.35/350,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,090.92

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