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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,590.42, 353,251.74 and 160,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,590.42, 353,251.74 and 160,801.09 is: 241,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,590.42 : 353,251.74 = 160,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,590.42/353,251.74 = 160,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,590.42x = 353,251.74 × 160,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,590.42x = 56,803,264,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803,264,836.40/235,590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,110.25

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