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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,566.36, 353,215.62 and 160,777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,566.36, 353,215.62 and 160,777.13 is: 241,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,566.36 : 353,215.62 = 160,777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,566.36/353,215.62 = 160,777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,566.36x = 353,215.62 × 160,777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,566.36x = 56,788,991,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788,991,888.69/235,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,074.29

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