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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,210.35, 347,979.33 and 160,089.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,210.35, 347,979.33 and 160,089.23 is: 239,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,210.35 : 347,979.33 = 160,089.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,210.35/347,979.33 = 160,089.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,210.35x = 347,979.33 × 160,089.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,210.35x = 55,707,742,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707,742,995.62/232,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,902.07

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