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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,107.52, 342,248.94 and 160,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,107.52, 342,248.94 and 160,704.36 is: 241,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,107.52 : 342,248.94 = 160,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,107.52/342,248.94 = 160,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,107.52x = 342,248.94 × 160,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,107.52x = 55,000,896,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,000,896,863.38/228,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,118.30

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