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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,007.76, 353,827.36 and 160,941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,007.76, 353,827.36 and 160,941.84 is: 241,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,007.76 : 353,827.36 = 160,941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,007.76/353,827.36 = 160,941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,007.76x = 353,827.36 × 160,941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,007.76x = 56,945,626,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,945,626,360.74/236,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,287.09

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