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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,475.78, 340,936.95 and 160,935.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,475.78, 340,936.95 and 160,935.09 is: 241,206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,475.78 : 340,936.95 = 160,935.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,475.78/340,936.95 = 160,935.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,475.78x = 340,936.95 × 160,935.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,475.78x = 54,868,718,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868,718,732.58/227,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,206.86

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