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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,412.26, 346,759.34 and 160,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,412.26, 346,759.34 and 160,473.26 is: 240,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,412.26 : 346,759.34 = 160,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,412.26/346,759.34 = 160,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,412.26x = 346,759.34 × 160,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,412.26x = 55,645,601,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645,601,725.25/231,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,460.91

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