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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,946.67, 325,677.56 and 160,538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,946.67, 325,677.56 and 160,538.91 is: 221,592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,946.67 : 325,677.56 = 160,538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,946.67/325,677.56 = 160,538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,946.67x = 325,677.56 × 160,538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,946.67x = 52,283,919,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,919,691.17/235,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,592.11

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