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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,945.17, 325,675.49 and 160,537.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,945.17, 325,675.49 and 160,537.41 is: 221,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,945.17 : 325,675.49 = 160,537.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,945.17/325,675.49 = 160,537.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,945.17x = 325,675.49 × 160,537.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,945.17x = 52,283,098,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,098,862.39/235,945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,590.04

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