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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,467.42, 325,016.19 and 160,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,467.42, 325,016.19 and 160,059.66 is: 220,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,467.42 : 325,016.19 = 160,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,467.42/325,016.19 = 160,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,467.42x = 325,016.19 × 160,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,467.42x = 52,021,980,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,980,865.90/235,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,930.70

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