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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,497, 340,571.34 and 168,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,497, 340,571.34 and 168,596.92 is: 252,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,497 : 340,571.34 = 168,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,497/340,571.34 = 168,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,497x = 340,571.34 × 168,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,497x = 57,419,278,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,419,278,964.27/227,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,395.76

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