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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,473.91, 340,934.14 and 160,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,473.91, 340,934.14 and 160,933.22 is: 241,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,473.91 : 340,934.14 = 160,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,473.91/340,934.14 = 160,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,473.91x = 340,934.14 × 160,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,473.91x = 54,867,626,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,867,626,851.13/227,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,204.05

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