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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,109.52, 342,220.02 and 160,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,109.52, 342,220.02 and 160,772.88 is: 241,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,109.52 : 342,220.02 = 160,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,109.52/342,220.02 = 160,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,109.52x = 342,220.02 × 160,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,109.52x = 55,019,698,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019,698,209.06/228,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,198.61

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