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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,006.38, 338,590.10 and 161,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,006.38, 338,590.10 and 161,832.06 is: 242,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,006.38 : 338,590.10 = 161,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,006.38/338,590.10 = 161,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,006.38x = 338,590.10 × 161,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,006.38x = 54,794,733,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794,733,378.61/226,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,447.73

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