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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,323.60, 341,085.35 and 164,599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,323.60, 341,085.35 and 164,599.89 is: 245,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,323.60 : 341,085.35 = 164,599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,323.60/341,085.35 = 164,599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,323.60x = 341,085.35 × 164,599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,323.60x = 56,142,610,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,610,267.61/228,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,890.52

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