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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,972.04, 346,567.71 and 160,003.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,972.04, 346,567.71 and 160,003.89 is: 240,081.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,972.04 : 346,567.71 = 160,003.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,972.04/346,567.71 = 160,003.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,972.04x = 346,567.71 × 160,003.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,972.04x = 55,452,181,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452,181,748.39/230,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,081.79

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