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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,954.91, 311,534.07 and 165,420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,954.91, 311,534.07 and 165,420.46 is: 228,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,954.91 : 311,534.07 = 165,420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,954.91/311,534.07 = 165,420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,954.91x = 311,534.07 × 165,420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,954.91x = 51,534,107,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534,107,607.40/225,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,072.53

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