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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,939.92, 325,668.24 and 160,532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,939.92, 325,668.24 and 160,532.16 is: 221,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,939.92 : 325,668.24 = 160,532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,939.92/325,668.24 = 160,532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,939.92x = 325,668.24 × 160,532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,939.92x = 52,280,226,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,226,010.60/235,939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,582.79

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