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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,939.42, 325,667.55 and 160,531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,939.42, 325,667.55 and 160,531.66 is: 221,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,939.42 : 325,667.55 = 160,531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,939.42/325,667.55 = 160,531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,939.42x = 325,667.55 × 160,531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,939.42x = 52,279,952,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,952,409.63/235,939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,582.10

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