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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,800.08, 341,505.60 and 161,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,800.08, 341,505.60 and 161,030.16 is: 241,407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,800.08 : 341,505.60 = 161,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,800.08/341,505.60 = 161,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,800.08x = 341,505.60 × 161,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,800.08x = 54,992,701,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,992,701,408.90/227,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,407.74

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