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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,735.76, 326,315.88 and 160,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,735.76, 326,315.88 and 160,230.72 is: 220,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,735.76 : 326,315.88 = 160,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,735.76/326,315.88 = 160,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,735.76x = 326,315.88 × 160,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,735.76x = 52,285,828,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285,828,399.83/236,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,861.56

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