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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,238.48, 342,413.75 and 160,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,238.48, 342,413.75 and 160,902.10 is: 241,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,238.48 : 342,413.75 = 160,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,238.48/342,413.75 = 160,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,238.48x = 342,413.75 × 160,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,238.48x = 55,095,091,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,095,091,443.88/228,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,392.65

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