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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,508.80, 346,281.60 and 160,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,508.80, 346,281.60 and 160,524.80 is: 241,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,508.80 : 346,281.60 = 160,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,508.80/346,281.60 = 160,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,508.80x = 346,281.60 × 160,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,508.80x = 55,586,784,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586,784,583.68/230,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,148.21

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