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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,762.55, 341,449.43 and 160,992.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,762.55, 341,449.43 and 160,992.63 is: 241,351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,762.55 : 341,449.43 = 160,992.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,762.55/341,449.43 = 160,992.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,762.55x = 341,449.43 × 160,992.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,762.55x = 54,970,840,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970,840,942.74/227,762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,351.53

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