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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,251.60, 526,877.40 and 161,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,251.60, 526,877.40 and 161,711.60 is: 242,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,251.60 : 526,877.40 = 161,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,251.60/526,877.40 = 161,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,251.60x = 526,877.40 × 161,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,251.60x = 85,202,187,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,202,187,357.84/351,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,567.40

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