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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,622.53, 353,299.90 and 160,833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,622.53, 353,299.90 and 160,833.21 is: 241,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,622.53 : 353,299.90 = 160,833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,622.53/353,299.90 = 160,833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,622.53x = 353,299.90 × 160,833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,622.53x = 56,822,354,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,822,354,439.01/235,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,158.41

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