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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,360.14, 234,968.43 and 160,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,360.14, 234,968.43 and 160,314.70 is: 221,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,360.14 : 234,968.43 = 160,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,360.14/234,968.43 = 160,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,360.14x = 234,968.43 × 160,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,360.14x = 37,668,893,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668,893,364.92/170,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,113.30

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