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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,623.27, 353,300.95 and 160,833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,623.27, 353,300.95 and 160,833.95 is: 241,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,623.27 : 353,300.95 = 160,833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,623.27/353,300.95 = 160,833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,623.27x = 353,300.95 × 160,833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,623.27x = 56,822,787,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,822,787,327.25/235,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,159.49

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