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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,359.14, 234,967.05 and 160,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,359.14, 234,967.05 and 160,313.70 is: 221,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,359.14 : 234,967.05 = 160,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,359.14/234,967.05 = 160,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,359.14x = 234,967.05 × 160,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,359.14x = 37,668,437,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668,437,163.59/170,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,111.92

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