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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,918.88, 340,457.04 and 168,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,918.88, 340,457.04 and 168,869.88 is: 252,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,918.88 : 340,457.04 = 168,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,918.88/340,457.04 = 168,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,918.88x = 340,457.04 × 168,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,918.88x = 57,492,939,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,939,489.96/227,918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,251.76

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