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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,282.24, 535,646.88 and 160,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,282.24, 535,646.88 and 160,152 is: 240,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,282.24 : 535,646.88 = 160,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,282.24/535,646.88 = 160,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,282.24x = 535,646.88 × 160,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,282.24x = 85,784,919,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,784,919,125.76/357,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,104.07

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