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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,102.52, 342,241.44 and 160,699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,102.52, 342,241.44 and 160,699.36 is: 241,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,102.52 : 342,241.44 = 160,699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,102.52/342,241.44 = 160,699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,102.52x = 342,241.44 × 160,699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,102.52x = 54,997,980,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997,980,373.48/228,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,110.80

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