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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,942.42, 325,671.69 and 160,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,942.42, 325,671.69 and 160,534.66 is: 221,586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,942.42 : 325,671.69 = 160,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,942.42/325,671.69 = 160,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,942.42x = 325,671.69 × 160,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,942.42x = 52,281,594,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,281,594,025.78/235,942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,586.24

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