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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,935.40, 353,903.10 and 161,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,935.40, 353,903.10 and 161,285.80 is: 241,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,935.40 : 353,903.10 = 161,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,935.40/353,903.10 = 161,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,935.40x = 353,903.10 × 161,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,935.40x = 57,079,544,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,544,605.98/235,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,928.70

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