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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,620.80, 353,431.20 and 160,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,620.80, 353,431.20 and 160,971.20 is: 241,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,620.80 : 353,431.20 = 160,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,620.80/353,431.20 = 160,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,620.80x = 353,431.20 × 160,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,620.80x = 56,892,244,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,892,244,381.44/235,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,456.80

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