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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,946.92, 325,677.90 and 160,539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,946.92, 325,677.90 and 160,539.16 is: 221,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,946.92 : 325,677.90 = 160,539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,946.92/325,677.90 = 160,539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,946.92x = 325,677.90 × 160,539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,946.92x = 52,284,056,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,056,496.56/235,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,592.45

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