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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,096.36, 342,200.16 and 160,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,096.36, 342,200.16 and 160,759.62 is: 241,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,096.36 : 342,200.16 = 160,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,096.36/342,200.16 = 160,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,096.36x = 342,200.16 × 160,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,096.36x = 55,011,967,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,011,967,685.54/228,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,178.63

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