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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,423.09, 340,857.92 and 160,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,423.09, 340,857.92 and 160,882.40 is: 241,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,423.09 : 340,857.92 = 160,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,423.09/340,857.92 = 160,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,423.09x = 340,857.92 × 160,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,423.09x = 54,838,041,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838,041,482.96/227,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,127.85

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