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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,514.16, 340,994.50 and 160,973.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,514.16, 340,994.50 and 160,973.48 is: 241,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,514.16 : 340,994.50 = 160,973.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,514.16/340,994.50 = 160,973.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,514.16x = 340,994.50 × 160,973.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,514.16x = 54,891,071,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891,071,325.86/227,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,264.42

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