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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,254.40, 352,881.60 and 160,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,254.40, 352,881.60 and 160,604.80 is: 240,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,254.40 : 352,881.60 = 160,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,254.40/352,881.60 = 160,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,254.40x = 352,881.60 × 160,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,254.40x = 56,674,478,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674,478,791.68/235,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,907.20

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