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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,412.51, 346,759.72 and 160,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,412.51, 346,759.72 and 160,473.52 is: 240,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,412.51 : 346,759.72 = 160,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,412.51/346,759.72 = 160,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,412.51x = 346,759.72 × 160,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,412.51x = 55,645,752,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645,752,862.61/231,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,461.30

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