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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,070.84, 342,162.04 and 160,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,070.84, 342,162.04 and 160,734.26 is: 241,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,070.84 : 342,162.04 = 160,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,070.84/342,162.04 = 160,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,070.84x = 342,162.04 × 160,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,070.84x = 54,997,160,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997,160,588.68/228,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,140.70

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