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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,592.09, 314,195.22 and 166,269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,592.09, 314,195.22 and 166,269.51 is: 229,538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,592.09 : 314,195.22 = 166,269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,592.09/314,195.22 = 166,269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,592.09x = 314,195.22 × 166,269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,592.09x = 52,241,085,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241,085,273.74/227,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,538.23

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