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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,651.40, 341,477.10 and 161,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,651.40, 341,477.10 and 161,166.60 is: 241,749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,651.40 : 341,477.10 = 161,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,651.40/341,477.10 = 161,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,651.40x = 341,477.10 × 161,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,651.40x = 55,034,703,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,034,703,184.86/227,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,749.90

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