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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,541.60, 342,812.40 and 160,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,541.60, 342,812.40 and 160,890.40 is: 241,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,541.60 : 342,812.40 = 160,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,541.60/342,812.40 = 160,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,541.60x = 342,812.40 × 160,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,541.60x = 55,155,224,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,224,160.96/228,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,335.60

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