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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,008.76, 353,828.86 and 160,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,008.76, 353,828.86 and 160,942.84 is: 241,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,008.76 : 353,828.86 = 160,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,008.76/353,828.86 = 160,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,008.76x = 353,828.86 × 160,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,008.76x = 56,946,221,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946,221,602.36/236,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,288.59

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