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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,639.58, 353,325.54 and 160,850.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,639.58, 353,325.54 and 160,850.30 is: 241,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,639.58 : 353,325.54 = 160,850.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,639.58/353,325.54 = 160,850.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,639.58x = 353,325.54 × 160,850.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,639.58x = 56,832,519,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,519,106.66/235,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,184.10

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