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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,912.54, 353,619.52 and 160,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,912.54, 353,619.52 and 160,846.60 is: 241,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,912.54 : 353,619.52 = 160,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,912.54/353,619.52 = 160,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,912.54x = 353,619.52 × 160,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,912.54x = 56,878,497,485.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878,497,485.63/235,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,099.93

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