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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,558.35, 346,776.95 and 160,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,558.35, 346,776.95 and 160,281.29 is: 240,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,558.35 : 346,776.95 = 160,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,558.35/346,776.95 = 160,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,558.35x = 346,776.95 × 160,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,558.35x = 55,581,856,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581,856,279.02/231,558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,033.91

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