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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,428.70, 331,802.85 and 165,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,428.70, 331,802.85 and 165,004.10 is: 247,252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,428.70 : 331,802.85 = 165,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,428.70/331,802.85 = 165,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,428.70x = 331,802.85 × 165,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,428.70x = 54,748,830,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748,830,641.69/221,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,252.64

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