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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,938.42, 325,666.17 and 160,530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,938.42, 325,666.17 and 160,530.66 is: 221,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,938.42 : 325,666.17 = 160,530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,938.42/325,666.17 = 160,530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,938.42x = 325,666.17 × 160,530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,938.42x = 52,279,405,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,405,209.77/235,938.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,580.72

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