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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,992.34, 341,987.82 and 160,245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,992.34, 341,987.82 and 160,245.46 is: 240,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,992.34 : 341,987.82 = 160,245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,992.34/341,987.82 = 160,245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,992.34x = 341,987.82 × 160,245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,992.34x = 54,801,994,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,994,334.56/227,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,367.70

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