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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.62, 341,694.48 and 161,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.62, 341,694.48 and 161,159.06 is: 241,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.62 : 341,694.48 = 161,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.62/341,694.48 = 161,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.62x = 341,694.48 × 161,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.62x = 55,067,161,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,067,161,203.99/228,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,474.32

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