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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,886.05, 336,415.41 and 161,100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,886.05, 336,415.41 and 161,100.54 is: 222,221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,886.05 : 336,415.41 = 161,100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,886.05/336,415.41 = 161,100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,886.05x = 336,415.41 × 161,100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,886.05x = 54,196,704,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196,704,215.32/243,886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,221.42

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