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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,070.21, 342,161.10 and 160,733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,070.21, 342,161.10 and 160,733.62 is: 241,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,070.21 : 342,161.10 = 160,733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,070.21/342,161.10 = 160,733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,070.21x = 342,161.10 × 160,733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,070.21x = 54,996,792,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,996,792,226.18/228,070.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,139.74

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