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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,531.02, 353,162.70 and 160,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,531.02, 353,162.70 and 160,741.76 is: 241,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,531.02 : 353,162.70 = 160,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,531.02/353,162.70 = 160,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,531.02x = 353,162.70 × 160,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,531.02x = 56,767,993,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767,993,964.35/235,531.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,021.31

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