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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,445.93, 340,458.93 and 167,541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,445.93, 340,458.93 and 167,541.93 is: 250,789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,445.93 : 340,458.93 = 167,541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,445.93/340,458.93 = 167,541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,445.93x = 340,458.93 × 167,541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,445.93x = 57,041,146,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,146,217.93/227,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,789.92

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