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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,879.06, 343,375.71 and 161,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,879.06, 343,375.71 and 161,542.68 is: 242,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,879.06 : 343,375.71 = 161,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,879.06/343,375.71 = 161,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,879.06x = 343,375.71 × 161,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,879.06x = 55,469,832,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469,832,440.30/228,879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,354.34

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