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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,389.98, 341,321.56 and 167,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,389.98, 341,321.56 and 167,486.10 is: 251,403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,389.98 : 341,321.56 = 167,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,389.98/341,321.56 = 167,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,389.98x = 341,321.56 × 167,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,389.98x = 57,166,616,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,166,616,930.32/227,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,403.41

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