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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,476.55, 346,855.68 and 160,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,476.55, 346,855.68 and 160,537.56 is: 240,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,476.55 : 346,855.68 = 160,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,476.55/346,855.68 = 160,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,476.55x = 346,855.68 × 160,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,476.55x = 55,683,364,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683,364,539.34/231,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,557.26

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