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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,356.64, 234,963.60 and 160,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,356.64, 234,963.60 and 160,311.20 is: 221,108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,356.64 : 234,963.60 = 160,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,356.64/234,963.60 = 160,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,356.64x = 234,963.60 × 160,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,356.64x = 37,667,296,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667,296,672.32/170,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,108.47

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