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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,211.30, 343,816.95 and 166,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,211.30, 343,816.95 and 166,225.70 is: 249,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,211.30 : 343,816.95 = 166,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,211.30/343,816.95 = 166,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,211.30x = 343,816.95 × 166,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,211.30x = 57,151,213,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,151,213,185.62/229,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,338.55

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