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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,971.04, 346,566.21 and 160,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,971.04, 346,566.21 and 160,002.89 is: 240,080.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,971.04 : 346,566.21 = 160,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,971.04/346,566.21 = 160,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,971.04x = 346,566.21 × 160,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,971.04x = 55,451,593,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,593,443.52/230,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,080.29

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