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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,945.92, 325,676.52 and 160,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,945.92, 325,676.52 and 160,538.16 is: 221,591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,945.92 : 325,676.52 = 160,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,945.92/325,676.52 = 160,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,945.92x = 325,676.52 × 160,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,945.92x = 52,283,509,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,509,276.00/235,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,591.07

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