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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,889.24, 347,238.70 and 160,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,889.24, 347,238.70 and 160,710.44 is: 240,653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,889.24 : 347,238.70 = 160,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,889.24/347,238.70 = 160,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,889.24x = 347,238.70 × 160,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,889.24x = 55,804,884,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,884,262.03/231,889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,653.19

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