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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,582.40, 353,373.60 and 160,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,582.40, 353,373.60 and 160,932.80 is: 241,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,582.40 : 353,373.60 = 160,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,582.40/353,373.60 = 160,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,582.40x = 353,373.60 × 160,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,582.40x = 56,869,402,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869,402,894.08/235,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,399.20

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