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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,263.80, 346,809.30 and 160,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,263.80, 346,809.30 and 160,934.20 is: 241,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,263.80 : 346,809.30 = 160,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,263.80/346,809.30 = 160,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,263.80x = 346,809.30 × 160,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,263.80x = 55,813,477,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,813,477,248.06/231,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,341.18

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