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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,444.79, 340,457.24 and 167,540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,444.79, 340,457.24 and 167,540.81 is: 250,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,444.79 : 340,457.24 = 167,540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,444.79/340,457.24 = 167,540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,444.79x = 340,457.24 × 167,540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,444.79x = 57,040,480,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040,480,476.53/227,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,788.24

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