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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,915.59, 321,523.29 and 160,420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,915.59, 321,523.29 and 160,420.19 is: 221,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,915.59 : 321,523.29 = 160,420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,915.59/321,523.29 = 160,420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,915.59x = 321,523.29 × 160,420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,915.59x = 51,578,825,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578,825,663.61/232,915.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,448.58

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