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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,950.16, 325,682.40 and 160,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,950.16, 325,682.40 and 160,542.40 is: 221,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,950.16 : 325,682.40 = 160,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,950.16/325,682.40 = 160,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,950.16x = 325,682.40 × 160,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,950.16x = 52,285,834,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285,834,133.76/235,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,596.94

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