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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,536.26, 319,213.74 and 166,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,536.26, 319,213.74 and 166,951.45 is: 230,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,536.26 : 319,213.74 = 166,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,536.26/319,213.74 = 166,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,536.26x = 319,213.74 × 166,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,536.26x = 53,293,196,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,293,196,752.92/231,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,172.14

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