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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,195.28, 334,275.74 and 160,379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,195.28, 334,275.74 and 160,379.31 is: 221,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,195.28 : 334,275.74 = 160,379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,195.28/334,275.74 = 160,379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,195.28x = 334,275.74 × 160,379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,195.28x = 53,610,912,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,610,912,530.94/242,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,354.08

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