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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,473.42, 325,024.47 and 160,065.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,473.42, 325,024.47 and 160,065.66 is: 220,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,473.42 : 325,024.47 = 160,065.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,473.42/325,024.47 = 160,065.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,473.42x = 325,024.47 × 160,065.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,473.42x = 52,025,256,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025,256,306.70/235,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,938.98

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