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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,972.42, 343,670.04 and 164,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,972.42, 343,670.04 and 164,997 is: 247,647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,972.42 : 343,670.04 = 164,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,972.42/343,670.04 = 164,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,972.42x = 343,670.04 × 164,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,972.42x = 56,704,525,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704,525,589.88/228,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,647.84

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