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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,588.99, 525,468.33 and 160,889.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,588.99, 525,468.33 and 160,889.49 is: 241,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,588.99 : 525,468.33 = 160,889.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,588.99/525,468.33 = 160,889.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,588.99x = 525,468.33 × 160,889.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,588.99x = 84,542,331,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542,331,624.85/350,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,143.71

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