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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,306.10, 582,527.55 and 160,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,306.10, 582,527.55 and 160,601.06 is: 240,929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,306.10 : 582,527.55 = 160,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,306.10/582,527.55 = 160,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,306.10x = 582,527.55 × 160,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,306.10x = 93,554,542,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,554,542,009.20/388,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,929.88

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