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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,103.52, 342,242.94 and 160,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,103.52, 342,242.94 and 160,700.36 is: 241,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,103.52 : 342,242.94 = 160,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,103.52/342,242.94 = 160,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,103.52x = 342,242.94 × 160,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,103.52x = 54,998,563,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998,563,665.46/228,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,112.30

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