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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,542.59, 353,180.05 and 160,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,542.59, 353,180.05 and 160,753.34 is: 241,038.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,542.59 : 353,180.05 = 160,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,542.59/353,180.05 = 160,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,542.59x = 353,180.05 × 160,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,542.59x = 56,774,871,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774,871,855.10/235,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,038.67

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