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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,898.40, 353,847.60 and 161,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,898.40, 353,847.60 and 161,248.80 is: 241,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,898.40 : 353,847.60 = 161,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,898.40/353,847.60 = 161,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,898.40x = 353,847.60 × 161,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,898.40x = 57,057,500,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,500,882.88/235,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,873.20

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