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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,711.40, 341,567.10 and 161,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,711.40, 341,567.10 and 161,226.60 is: 241,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,711.40 : 341,567.10 = 161,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,711.40/341,567.10 = 161,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,711.40x = 341,567.10 × 161,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,711.40x = 55,069,702,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,069,702,204.86/227,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,839.90

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