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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,715.22, 353,160.27 and 160,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,715.22, 353,160.27 and 160,591.50 is: 240,606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,715.22 : 353,160.27 = 160,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,715.22/353,160.27 = 160,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,715.22x = 353,160.27 × 160,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,715.22x = 56,714,537,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,714,537,499.71/235,715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,606.18

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