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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,550.39, 353,191.32 and 160,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,550.39, 353,191.32 and 160,761.06 is: 241,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,550.39 : 353,191.32 = 160,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,550.39/353,191.32 = 160,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,550.39x = 353,191.32 × 160,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,550.39x = 56,779,410,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779,410,986.00/235,550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,049.96

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