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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,542.47, 353,179.86 and 160,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,542.47, 353,179.86 and 160,753.22 is: 241,038.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,542.47 : 353,179.86 = 160,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,542.47/353,179.86 = 160,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,542.47x = 353,179.86 × 160,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,542.47x = 56,774,797,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774,797,365.43/235,542.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,038.48

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