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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,445.18, 340,457.81 and 167,541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,445.18, 340,457.81 and 167,541.18 is: 250,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,445.18 : 340,457.81 = 167,541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,445.18/340,457.81 = 167,541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,445.18x = 340,457.81 × 167,541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,445.18x = 57,040,702,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040,702,389.91/227,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,788.79

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