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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,497.40, 353,246.10 and 160,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,497.40, 353,246.10 and 160,847.80 is: 241,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,497.40 : 353,246.10 = 160,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,497.40/353,246.10 = 160,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,497.40x = 353,246.10 × 160,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,497.40x = 56,818,858,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818,858,043.58/235,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,271.70

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