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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,070.34, 342,161.29 and 160,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,070.34, 342,161.29 and 160,733.76 is: 241,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,070.34 : 342,161.29 = 160,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,070.34/342,161.29 = 160,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,070.34x = 342,161.29 × 160,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,070.34x = 54,996,868,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,996,868,957.34/228,070.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,139.95

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