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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,585.07, 525,462.40 and 160,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,585.07, 525,462.40 and 160,885.54 is: 241,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,585.07 : 525,462.40 = 160,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,585.07/525,462.40 = 160,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,585.07x = 525,462.40 × 160,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,585.07x = 84,539,302,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539,302,831.63/350,585.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,137.78

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