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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,391.98, 341,324.56 and 167,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,391.98, 341,324.56 and 167,488.10 is: 251,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,391.98 : 341,324.56 = 167,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,391.98/341,324.56 = 167,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,391.98x = 341,324.56 × 167,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,391.98x = 57,167,802,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167,802,037.74/227,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,406.41

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