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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,949.61, 325,471.16 and 166,961.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,949.61, 325,471.16 and 166,961.37 is: 230,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,949.61 : 325,471.16 = 166,961.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,949.61/325,471.16 = 166,961.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,949.61x = 325,471.16 × 166,961.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,949.61x = 54,341,110,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,341,110,576.23/235,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,308.12

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