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