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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,622.30, 353,433.45 and 160,972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,622.30, 353,433.45 and 160,972.70 is: 241,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,622.30 : 353,433.45 = 160,972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,622.30/353,433.45 = 160,972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,622.30x = 353,433.45 × 160,972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,622.30x = 56,893,136,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,893,136,716.82/235,622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,459.05

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