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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,946.17, 325,676.87 and 160,538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,946.17, 325,676.87 and 160,538.41 is: 221,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,946.17 : 325,676.87 = 160,538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,946.17/325,676.87 = 160,538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,946.17x = 325,676.87 × 160,538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,946.17x = 52,283,646,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,646,883.58/235,946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,591.42

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