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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,388.86, 341,319.84 and 167,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,388.86, 341,319.84 and 167,484.96 is: 251,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,388.86 : 341,319.84 = 167,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,388.86/341,319.84 = 167,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,388.86x = 341,319.84 × 167,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,388.86x = 57,165,939,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,165,939,749.61/227,388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,401.68

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