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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,911.20, 346,366.80 and 160,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,911.20, 346,366.80 and 160,869.60 is: 241,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,911.20 : 346,366.80 = 160,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,911.20/346,366.80 = 160,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,911.20x = 346,366.80 × 160,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,911.20x = 55,719,888,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,719,888,569.28/230,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,304.40

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