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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,052.98, 342,135.14 and 160,716.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,052.98, 342,135.14 and 160,716.36 is: 241,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,052.98 : 342,135.14 = 160,716.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,052.98/342,135.14 = 160,716.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,052.98x = 342,135.14 × 160,716.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,052.98x = 54,986,714,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,986,714,328.89/228,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,113.77

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