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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,198.03, 334,279.53 and 160,382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,198.03, 334,279.53 and 160,382.07 is: 221,357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,198.03 : 334,279.53 = 160,382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,198.03/334,279.53 = 160,382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,198.03x = 334,279.53 × 160,382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,198.03x = 53,612,442,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612,442,980.03/242,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,357.89

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