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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,007.38, 338,591.60 and 161,833.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,007.38, 338,591.60 and 161,833.06 is: 242,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,007.38 : 338,591.60 = 161,833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,007.38/338,591.60 = 161,833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,007.38x = 338,591.60 × 161,833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,007.38x = 54,795,314,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,795,314,718.30/226,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,449.23

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