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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,267.96, 333,122.34 and 160,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,267.96, 333,122.34 and 160,885 is: 222,136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,267.96 : 333,122.34 = 160,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,267.96/333,122.34 = 160,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,267.96x = 333,122.34 × 160,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,267.96x = 53,594,387,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,594,387,670.90/241,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,136.37

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