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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,232.82, 333,015.57 and 160,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,232.82, 333,015.57 and 160,794.42 is: 221,972.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,232.82 : 333,015.57 = 160,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,232.82/333,015.57 = 160,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,232.82x = 333,015.57 × 160,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,232.82x = 53,547,045,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,045,429.12/241,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,972.47

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