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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,063.52, 342,150.90 and 160,726.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,063.52, 342,150.90 and 160,726.87 is: 241,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,063.52 : 342,150.90 = 160,726.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,063.52/342,150.90 = 160,726.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,063.52x = 342,150.90 × 160,726.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,063.52x = 54,992,843,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,992,843,224.68/228,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,129.50

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