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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,237.48, 342,412.25 and 160,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,237.48, 342,412.25 and 160,901.10 is: 241,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,237.48 : 342,412.25 = 160,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,237.48/342,412.25 = 160,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,237.48x = 342,412.25 × 160,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,237.48x = 55,094,506,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094,506,873.97/228,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,391.15

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