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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,951.68, 325,684.46 and 160,543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,951.68, 325,684.46 and 160,543.92 is: 221,599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,951.68 : 325,684.46 = 160,543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,951.68/325,684.46 = 160,543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,951.68x = 325,684.46 × 160,543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,951.68x = 52,286,659,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,286,659,891.48/235,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,599.02

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