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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,974.20, 346,461.30 and 160,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,974.20, 346,461.30 and 160,115.40 is: 240,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,974.20 : 346,461.30 = 160,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,974.20/346,461.30 = 160,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,974.20x = 346,461.30 × 160,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,974.20x = 55,473,789,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473,789,634.02/230,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,173.10

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