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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,704.83, 346,961.49 and 160,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,704.83, 346,961.49 and 160,526.08 is: 240,376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,704.83 : 346,961.49 = 160,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,704.83/346,961.49 = 160,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,704.83x = 346,961.49 × 160,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,704.83x = 55,696,367,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,696,367,900.66/231,704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,376.38

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