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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,373.91, 342,595.50 and 165,667.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,373.91, 342,595.50 and 165,667.22 is: 248,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,373.91 : 342,595.50 = 165,667.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,373.91/342,595.50 = 165,667.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,373.91x = 342,595.50 × 165,667.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,373.91x = 56,756,844,069.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,844,069.51/228,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,525.95

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