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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,231.32, 333,013.50 and 160,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,231.32, 333,013.50 and 160,792.92 is: 221,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,231.32 : 333,013.50 = 160,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,231.32/333,013.50 = 160,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,231.32x = 333,013.50 × 160,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,231.32x = 53,546,213,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546,213,064.42/241,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,970.40

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