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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,447.27, 346,610.28 and 160,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,447.27, 346,610.28 and 160,170.18 is: 239,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,447.27 : 346,610.28 = 160,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,447.27/346,610.28 = 160,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,447.27x = 346,610.28 × 160,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,447.27x = 55,516,630,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516,630,937.45/231,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,867.30

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