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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,842.80, 346,609.80 and 161,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,842.80, 346,609.80 and 161,031.60 is: 241,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,842.80 : 346,609.80 = 161,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,842.80/346,609.80 = 161,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,842.80x = 346,609.80 × 161,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,842.80x = 55,815,130,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815,130,669.68/230,842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,788.48

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