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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,871.60, 347,807.40 and 161,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,871.60, 347,807.40 and 161,012.80 is: 241,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,871.60 : 347,807.40 = 161,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,871.60/347,807.40 = 161,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,871.60x = 347,807.40 × 161,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,871.60x = 56,001,443,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,001,443,334.72/231,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,519.20

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