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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,948.54, 347,708.70 and 160,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,948.54, 347,708.70 and 160,904.70 is: 241,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,948.54 : 347,708.70 = 160,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,948.54/347,708.70 = 160,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,948.54x = 347,708.70 × 160,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,948.54x = 55,947,964,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947,964,060.89/231,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,208.52

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