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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,476.80, 346,233.60 and 160,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,476.80, 346,233.60 and 160,492.80 is: 241,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,476.80 : 346,233.60 = 160,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,476.80/346,233.60 = 160,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,476.80x = 346,233.60 × 160,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,476.80x = 55,567,999,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,567,999,918.08/230,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,100.19

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