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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,599.34, 525,718.93 and 160,896.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,599.34, 525,718.93 and 160,896.42 is: 241,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,599.34 : 525,718.93 = 160,896.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,599.34/525,718.93 = 160,896.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,599.34x = 525,718.93 × 160,896.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,599.34x = 84,586,293,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,586,293,763.23/350,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,261.99

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