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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,893.37, 335,971.28 and 160,645.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,893.37, 335,971.28 and 160,645.33 is: 241,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,893.37 : 335,971.28 = 160,645.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,893.37/335,971.28 = 160,645.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,893.37x = 335,971.28 × 160,645.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,893.37x = 53,972,216,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,216,342.90/223,893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,062.15

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