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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,803.52, 343,324.94 and 166,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,803.52, 343,324.94 and 166,141.24 is: 249,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,803.52 : 343,324.94 = 166,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,803.52/343,324.94 = 166,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,803.52x = 343,324.94 × 166,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,803.52x = 57,040,431,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040,431,254.53/228,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,298.75

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