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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,947.67, 325,678.94 and 160,539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,947.67, 325,678.94 and 160,539.91 is: 221,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,947.67 : 325,678.94 = 160,539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,947.67/325,678.94 = 160,539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,947.67x = 325,678.94 × 160,539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,947.67x = 52,284,467,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,467,716.50/235,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,593.49

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