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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,827.40, 353,741.10 and 161,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,827.40, 353,741.10 and 161,177.80 is: 241,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,827.40 : 353,741.10 = 161,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,827.40/353,741.10 = 161,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,827.40x = 353,741.10 × 161,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,827.40x = 57,015,212,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015,212,267.58/235,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,766.70

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