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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,883.70, 338,846.52 and 161,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,883.70, 338,846.52 and 161,238.74 is: 241,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,883.70 : 338,846.52 = 161,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,883.70/338,846.52 = 161,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,883.70x = 338,846.52 × 161,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,883.70x = 54,635,185,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635,185,938.18/225,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,873.08

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