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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,617.36, 353,364 and 160,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,617.36, 353,364 and 160,723.56 is: 241,043.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,617.36 : 353,364 = 160,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,617.36/353,364 = 160,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,617.36x = 353,364 × 160,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,617.36x = 56,793,920,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793,920,055.84/235,617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,043.02

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