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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.80, 342,005.70 and 165,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.80, 342,005.70 and 165,018.20 is: 247,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.80 : 342,005.70 = 165,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.80/342,005.70 = 165,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.80x = 342,005.70 × 165,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.80x = 56,437,165,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437,165,003.74/228,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,527.30

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