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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,943.67, 325,673.42 and 160,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,943.67, 325,673.42 and 160,535.91 is: 221,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,943.67 : 325,673.42 = 160,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,943.67/325,673.42 = 160,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,943.67x = 325,673.42 × 160,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,943.67x = 52,282,278,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,282,278,039.83/235,943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,587.97

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