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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,475.28, 340,936.20 and 160,934.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,475.28, 340,936.20 and 160,934.59 is: 241,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,475.28 : 340,936.20 = 160,934.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,475.28/340,936.20 = 160,934.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,475.28x = 340,936.20 × 160,934.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,475.28x = 54,868,427,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868,427,563.16/227,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,206.11

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