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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,325.86, 341,088.70 and 164,602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,325.86, 341,088.70 and 164,602.14 is: 245,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,325.86 : 341,088.70 = 164,602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,325.86/341,088.70 = 164,602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,325.86x = 341,088.70 × 164,602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,325.86x = 56,143,929,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143,929,949.82/228,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,893.87

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