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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,638.58, 353,324.04 and 160,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,638.58, 353,324.04 and 160,849.30 is: 241,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,638.58 : 353,324.04 = 160,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,638.58/353,324.04 = 160,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,638.58x = 353,324.04 × 160,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,638.58x = 56,831,924,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831,924,507.17/235,638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,182.60

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