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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,386.61, 341,316.48 and 167,482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,386.61, 341,316.48 and 167,482.73 is: 251,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,386.61 : 341,316.48 = 167,482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,386.61/341,316.48 = 167,482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,386.61x = 341,316.48 × 167,482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,386.61x = 57,164,614,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,614,157.81/227,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,398.34

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