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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,063.33, 582,165.50 and 160,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,063.33, 582,165.50 and 160,359.50 is: 240,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,063.33 : 582,165.50 = 160,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,063.33/582,165.50 = 160,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,063.33x = 582,165.50 × 160,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,063.33x = 93,355,767,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,355,767,229.22/388,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,568.38

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