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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,994.34, 341,990.82 and 160,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,994.34, 341,990.82 and 160,247.46 is: 240,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,994.34 : 341,990.82 = 160,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,994.34/341,990.82 = 160,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,994.34x = 341,990.82 × 160,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,994.34x = 54,803,160,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803,160,248.32/227,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,370.71

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