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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,448.02, 346,611.42 and 160,170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,448.02, 346,611.42 and 160,170.93 is: 239,868.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,448.02 : 346,611.42 = 160,170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,448.02/346,611.42 = 160,170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,448.02x = 346,611.42 × 160,170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,448.02x = 55,517,073,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517,073,490.02/231,448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,868.43

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