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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,853.54, 333,850.90 and 161,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,853.54, 333,850.90 and 161,251.60 is: 222,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,853.54 : 333,850.90 = 161,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,853.54/333,850.90 = 161,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,853.54x = 333,850.90 × 161,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,853.54x = 53,833,991,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,833,991,786.44/241,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,589.22

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