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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,949.17, 325,681.01 and 160,541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,949.17, 325,681.01 and 160,541.41 is: 221,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,949.17 : 325,681.01 = 160,541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,949.17/325,681.01 = 160,541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,949.17x = 325,681.01 × 160,541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,949.17x = 52,285,288,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285,288,555.62/235,949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,595.56

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