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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,387.20, 339,969.60 and 160,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,387.20, 339,969.60 and 160,291.20 is: 240,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,387.20 : 339,969.60 = 160,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,387.20/339,969.60 = 160,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,387.20x = 339,969.60 × 160,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,387.20x = 54,494,135,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,494,135,147.52/226,387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,712.09

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