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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,537.28, 341,029.17 and 160,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,537.28, 341,029.17 and 160,996.68 is: 241,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,537.28 : 341,029.17 = 160,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,537.28/341,029.17 = 160,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,537.28x = 341,029.17 × 160,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,537.28x = 54,904,564,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,904,564,153.16/227,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,299.20

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