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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,622.28, 353,299.52 and 160,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,622.28, 353,299.52 and 160,832.96 is: 241,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,622.28 : 353,299.52 = 160,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,622.28/353,299.52 = 160,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,622.28x = 353,299.52 × 160,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,622.28x = 56,822,205,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,822,205,801.68/235,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,158.03

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