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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,783.34, 326,639.66 and 160,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,783.34, 326,639.66 and 160,305.17 is: 221,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,783.34 : 326,639.66 = 160,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,783.34/326,639.66 = 160,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,783.34x = 326,639.66 × 160,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,783.34x = 52,362,023,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362,023,790.32/236,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,138.97

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