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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,993.34, 341,989.32 and 160,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,993.34, 341,989.32 and 160,246.46 is: 240,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,993.34 : 341,989.32 = 160,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,993.34/341,989.32 = 160,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,993.34x = 341,989.32 × 160,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,993.34x = 54,802,577,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,577,887.81/227,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,369.21

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