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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,975.83, 338,544.36 and 161,801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,975.83, 338,544.36 and 161,801.55 is: 242,402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,975.83 : 338,544.36 = 161,801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,975.83/338,544.36 = 161,801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,975.83x = 338,544.36 × 161,801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,975.83x = 54,777,002,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,777,002,191.76/225,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,402.05

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