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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,587.33, 525,465.77 and 160,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,587.33, 525,465.77 and 160,887.80 is: 241,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,587.33 : 525,465.77 = 160,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,587.33/525,465.77 = 160,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,587.33x = 525,465.77 × 160,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,587.33x = 84,541,032,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541,032,219.83/350,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,141.15

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