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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,038.62, 333,663.14 and 160,229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,038.62, 333,663.14 and 160,229.78 is: 220,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,038.62 : 333,663.14 = 160,229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,038.62/333,663.14 = 160,229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,038.62x = 333,663.14 × 160,229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,038.62x = 53,462,771,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,462,771,516.31/242,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,885.29

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