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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,036.11, 333,659.68 and 160,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,036.11, 333,659.68 and 160,227.28 is: 220,881.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,036.11 : 333,659.68 = 160,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,036.11/333,659.68 = 160,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,036.11x = 333,659.68 × 160,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,036.11x = 53,461,382,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461,382,972.07/242,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,881.85

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