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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,774.80, 353,662.20 and 161,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,774.80, 353,662.20 and 161,125.20 is: 241,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,774.80 : 353,662.20 = 161,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,774.80/353,662.20 = 161,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,774.80x = 353,662.20 × 161,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,774.80x = 56,983,892,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,983,892,707.44/235,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,687.80

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