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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,304.68, 338,394.42 and 165,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,304.68, 338,394.42 and 165,905.76 is: 249,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,304.68 : 338,394.42 = 165,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,304.68/338,394.42 = 165,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,304.68x = 338,394.42 × 165,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,304.68x = 56,141,583,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,141,583,429.86/225,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,180.72

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