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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,264.96, 333,118.20 and 160,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,264.96, 333,118.20 and 160,882 is: 222,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,264.96 : 333,118.20 = 160,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,264.96/333,118.20 = 160,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,264.96x = 333,118.20 × 160,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,264.96x = 53,592,722,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592,722,252.40/241,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,132.22

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