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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,954.46, 539,595.14 and 160,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,954.46, 539,595.14 and 160,166.34 is: 240,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,954.46 : 539,595.14 = 160,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,954.46/539,595.14 = 160,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,954.46x = 539,595.14 × 160,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,954.46x = 86,424,977,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424,977,854.76/359,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,099.76

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