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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,744.08, 342,736.72 and 161,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,744.08, 342,736.72 and 161,852.64 is: 242,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,744.08 : 342,736.72 = 161,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,744.08/342,736.72 = 161,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,744.08x = 342,736.72 × 161,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,744.08x = 55,472,842,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472,842,956.94/228,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,510.51

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