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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,325.02, 526,908.73 and 161,603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,325.02, 526,908.73 and 161,603.18 is: 242,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,325.02 : 526,908.73 = 161,603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,325.02/526,908.73 = 161,603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,325.02x = 526,908.73 × 161,603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,325.02x = 85,150,126,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150,126,337.76/351,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,368.52

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