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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,424.09, 340,859.42 and 160,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,424.09, 340,859.42 and 160,883.40 is: 241,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,424.09 : 340,859.42 = 160,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,424.09/340,859.42 = 160,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,424.09x = 340,859.42 × 160,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,424.09x = 54,838,622,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838,622,411.63/227,424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,129.35

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