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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,579.20, 353,234.52 and 160,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,579.20, 353,234.52 and 160,789.88 is: 241,093.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,579.20 : 353,234.52 = 160,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,579.20/353,234.52 = 160,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,579.20x = 353,234.52 × 160,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,579.20x = 56,796,536,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,796,536,082.66/235,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,093.17

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