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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,577.20, 353,231.52 and 160,787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,577.20, 353,231.52 and 160,787.88 is: 241,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,577.20 : 353,231.52 = 160,787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,577.20/353,231.52 = 160,787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,577.20x = 353,231.52 × 160,787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,577.20x = 56,795,347,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,795,347,249.98/235,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,090.17

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