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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,575.22, 314,171.87 and 166,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,575.22, 314,171.87 and 166,252.59 is: 229,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,575.22 : 314,171.87 = 166,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,575.22/314,171.87 = 166,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,575.22x = 314,171.87 × 166,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,575.22x = 52,231,886,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231,886,261.38/227,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,514.83

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