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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,451.03, 341,024.40 and 160,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,451.03, 341,024.40 and 160,038.24 is: 239,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,451.03 : 341,024.40 = 160,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,451.03/341,024.40 = 160,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,451.03x = 341,024.40 × 160,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,451.03x = 54,576,944,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,576,944,773.06/227,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,950.31

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