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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,496.40, 353,244.60 and 160,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,496.40, 353,244.60 and 160,846.80 is: 241,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,496.40 : 353,244.60 = 160,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,496.40/353,244.60 = 160,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,496.40x = 353,244.60 × 160,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,496.40x = 56,818,263,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818,263,527.28/235,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,270.20

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