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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,136.40, 352,704.60 and 160,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,136.40, 352,704.60 and 160,486.80 is: 240,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,136.40 : 352,704.60 = 160,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,136.40/352,704.60 = 160,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,136.40x = 352,704.60 × 160,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,136.40x = 56,604,432,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,604,432,599.28/235,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,730.20

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