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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,955.40, 341,318.70 and 165,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,955.40, 341,318.70 and 165,286.60 is: 247,484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,955.40 : 341,318.70 = 165,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,955.40/341,318.70 = 165,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,955.40x = 341,318.70 × 165,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,955.40x = 56,415,407,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415,407,439.42/227,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,484.41

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