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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,920.38, 340,459.28 and 168,871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,920.38, 340,459.28 and 168,871.38 is: 252,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,920.38 : 340,459.28 = 168,871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,920.38/340,459.28 = 168,871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,920.38x = 340,459.28 × 168,871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,920.38x = 57,493,827,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,827,603.05/227,920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,254.00

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