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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,636.58, 353,321.04 and 160,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,636.58, 353,321.04 and 160,847.30 is: 241,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,636.58 : 353,321.04 = 160,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,636.58/353,321.04 = 160,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,636.58x = 353,321.04 × 160,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,636.58x = 56,830,735,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,735,317.19/235,636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,179.60

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