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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,520.78, 341,004.42 and 160,980.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,520.78, 341,004.42 and 160,980.09 is: 241,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,520.78 : 341,004.42 = 160,980.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,520.78/341,004.42 = 160,980.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,520.78x = 341,004.42 × 160,980.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,520.78x = 54,894,922,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,894,922,222.00/227,520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,274.32

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