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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,036.85, 342,111.02 and 160,700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,036.85, 342,111.02 and 160,700.22 is: 241,089.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,036.85 : 342,111.02 = 160,700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,036.85/342,111.02 = 160,700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,036.85x = 342,111.02 × 160,700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,036.85x = 54,977,315,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977,315,374.92/228,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,089.61

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