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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,530.41, 334,830.69 and 160,969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,530.41, 334,830.69 and 160,969.27 is: 222,229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,530.41 : 334,830.69 = 160,969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,530.41/334,830.69 = 160,969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,530.41x = 334,830.69 × 160,969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,530.41x = 53,897,450,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897,450,295.37/242,530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,229.66

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