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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,725.31, 355,257.70 and 160,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,725.31, 355,257.70 and 160,634.12 is: 241,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,725.31 : 355,257.70 = 160,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,725.31/355,257.70 = 160,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,725.31x = 355,257.70 × 160,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,725.31x = 57,066,505,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066,505,834.85/236,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,066.34

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