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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,542.97, 353,180.61 and 160,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,542.97, 353,180.61 and 160,753.72 is: 241,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,542.97 : 353,180.61 = 160,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,542.97/353,180.61 = 160,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,542.97x = 353,180.61 × 160,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,542.97x = 56,775,094,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,775,094,319.70/235,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,039.23

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