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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,638.60, 353,324.04 and 160,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,638.60, 353,324.04 and 160,849.32 is: 241,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,638.60 : 353,324.04 = 160,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,638.60/353,324.04 = 160,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,638.60x = 353,324.04 × 160,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,638.60x = 56,831,931,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831,931,573.65/235,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,182.61

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