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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,529.28, 341,017.24 and 160,988.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,529.28, 341,017.24 and 160,988.59 is: 241,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,529.28 : 341,017.24 = 160,988.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,529.28/341,017.24 = 160,988.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,529.28x = 341,017.24 × 160,988.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,529.28x = 54,899,884,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899,884,633.29/227,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,287.12

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