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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,265.96, 333,119.58 and 160,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,265.96, 333,119.58 and 160,883 is: 222,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,265.96 : 333,119.58 = 160,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,265.96/333,119.58 = 160,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,265.96x = 333,119.58 × 160,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,265.96x = 53,593,277,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593,277,389.14/241,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,133.60

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