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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,357.64, 234,964.98 and 160,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,357.64, 234,964.98 and 160,312.20 is: 221,109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,357.64 : 234,964.98 = 160,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,357.64/234,964.98 = 160,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,357.64x = 234,964.98 × 160,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,357.64x = 37,667,752,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667,752,866.76/170,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,109.85

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