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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,774.07, 343,280.76 and 166,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,774.07, 343,280.76 and 166,111.80 is: 249,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,774.07 : 343,280.76 = 166,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,774.07/343,280.76 = 166,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,774.07x = 343,280.76 × 166,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,774.07x = 57,022,984,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022,984,948.97/228,774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,254.58

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