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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,588.84, 525,468.02 and 160,889.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,588.84, 525,468.02 and 160,889.31 is: 241,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,588.84 : 525,468.02 = 160,889.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,588.84/525,468.02 = 160,889.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,588.84x = 525,468.02 × 160,889.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,588.84x = 84,542,186,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542,186,360.42/350,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,143.41

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