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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,037.70, 342,112.30 and 160,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,037.70, 342,112.30 and 160,701.10 is: 241,090.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,037.70 : 342,112.30 = 160,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,037.70/342,112.30 = 160,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,037.70x = 342,112.30 × 160,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,037.70x = 54,977,821,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977,821,676.50/228,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,090.93

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