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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,411.01, 346,757.47 and 160,472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,411.01, 346,757.47 and 160,472.02 is: 240,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,411.01 : 346,757.47 = 160,472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,411.01/346,757.47 = 160,472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,411.01x = 346,757.47 × 160,472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,411.01x = 55,644,871,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644,871,660.99/231,411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,459.05

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