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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,209.35, 347,977.83 and 160,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,209.35, 347,977.83 and 160,088.23 is: 239,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,209.35 : 347,977.83 = 160,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,209.35/347,977.83 = 160,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,209.35x = 347,977.83 × 160,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,209.35x = 55,707,155,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707,155,919.24/232,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,900.57

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