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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,786.80, 353,680.20 and 161,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,786.80, 353,680.20 and 161,137.20 is: 241,705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,786.80 : 353,680.20 = 161,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,786.80/353,680.20 = 161,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,786.80x = 353,680.20 × 161,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,786.80x = 56,991,037,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,991,037,123.44/235,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,705.80

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