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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,955.80, 335,933.70 and 160,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,955.80, 335,933.70 and 160,970.20 is: 241,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,955.80 : 335,933.70 = 160,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,955.80/335,933.70 = 160,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,955.80x = 335,933.70 × 160,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,955.80x = 54,075,314,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075,314,875.74/223,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,455.30

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