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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,944.42, 325,674.45 and 160,536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,944.42, 325,674.45 and 160,536.66 is: 221,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,944.42 : 325,674.45 = 160,536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,944.42/325,674.45 = 160,536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,944.42x = 325,674.45 × 160,536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,944.42x = 52,282,688,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,282,688,450.34/235,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,589.00

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