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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,351.48, 300,536.94 and 165,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,351.48, 300,536.94 and 165,227 is: 247,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,351.48 : 300,536.94 = 165,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,351.48/300,536.94 = 165,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,351.48x = 300,536.94 × 165,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,351.48x = 49,656,816,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656,816,985.38/200,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,848.52

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