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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,579.10, 525,688.50 and 160,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,579.10, 525,688.50 and 160,876.14 is: 241,231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,579.10 : 525,688.50 = 160,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,579.10/525,688.50 = 160,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,579.10x = 525,688.50 × 160,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,579.10x = 84,570,736,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570,736,722.39/350,579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,231.54

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