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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,144.94, 346,827.37 and 160,176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,144.94, 346,827.37 and 160,176.79 is: 240,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,144.94 : 346,827.37 = 160,176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,144.94/346,827.37 = 160,176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,144.94x = 346,827.37 × 160,176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,144.94x = 55,553,695,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,553,695,144.17/231,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,341.38

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