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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,443.68, 340,455.56 and 167,539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,443.68, 340,455.56 and 167,539.68 is: 250,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,443.68 : 340,455.56 = 167,539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,443.68/340,455.56 = 167,539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,443.68x = 340,455.56 × 167,539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,443.68x = 57,039,814,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039,814,738.92/227,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,786.55

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