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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,006.40, 339,914.40 and 160,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,006.40, 339,914.40 and 160,083.84 is: 239,706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,006.40 : 339,914.40 = 160,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,006.40/339,914.40 = 160,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,006.40x = 339,914.40 × 160,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,006.40x = 54,414,802,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,802,423.30/227,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,706.03

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