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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,054.08, 325,385.76 and 160,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,054.08, 325,385.76 and 160,471.36 is: 221,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,054.08 : 325,385.76 = 160,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,054.08/325,385.76 = 160,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,054.08x = 325,385.76 × 160,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,054.08x = 52,215,095,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,095,431.83/236,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,199.72

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