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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,591.42, 347,028.44 and 160,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,591.42, 347,028.44 and 160,652.03 is: 240,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,591.42 : 347,028.44 = 160,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,591.42/347,028.44 = 160,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,591.42x = 347,028.44 × 160,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,591.42x = 55,750,820,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750,820,815.33/231,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,729.22

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