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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,623.77, 353,301.70 and 160,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,623.77, 353,301.70 and 160,834.45 is: 241,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,623.77 : 353,301.70 = 160,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,623.77/353,301.70 = 160,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,623.77x = 353,301.70 × 160,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,623.77x = 56,823,084,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823,084,603.57/235,623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,160.24

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