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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,051.60, 342,133.08 and 160,714.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,051.60, 342,133.08 and 160,714.98 is: 241,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,051.60 : 342,133.08 = 160,714.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,051.60/342,133.08 = 160,714.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,051.60x = 342,133.08 × 160,714.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,051.60x = 54,985,911,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985,911,109.54/228,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,111.71

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