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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,110.52, 342,221.55 and 160,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,110.52, 342,221.55 and 160,773.87 is: 241,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,110.52 : 342,221.55 = 160,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,110.52/342,221.55 = 160,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,110.52x = 342,221.55 × 160,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,110.52x = 55,020,282,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,020,282,990.90/228,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,200.11

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