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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,955.72, 342,002.70 and 161,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,955.72, 342,002.70 and 161,524.56 is: 242,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,955.72 : 342,002.70 = 161,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,955.72/342,002.70 = 161,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,955.72x = 342,002.70 × 161,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,955.72x = 55,241,835,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,835,636.31/227,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,335.82

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