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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,211.80, 340,817.70 and 160,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,211.80, 340,817.70 and 160,856.60 is: 241,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,211.80 : 340,817.70 = 160,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,211.80/340,817.70 = 160,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,211.80x = 340,817.70 × 160,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,211.80x = 54,822,776,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,822,776,441.82/227,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,284.90

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