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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,948.17, 325,679.63 and 160,540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,948.17, 325,679.63 and 160,540.41 is: 221,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,948.17 : 325,679.63 = 160,540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,948.17/325,679.63 = 160,540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,948.17x = 325,679.63 × 160,540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,948.17x = 52,284,740,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,740,526.15/235,948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,594.18

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