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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,830.40, 353,745.60 and 161,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,830.40, 353,745.60 and 161,180.80 is: 241,771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,830.40 : 353,745.60 = 161,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,830.40/353,745.60 = 161,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,830.40x = 353,745.60 × 161,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,830.40x = 57,016,998,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,998,804.48/235,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,771.20

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