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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,546.14, 319,227.36 and 166,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,546.14, 319,227.36 and 166,961.34 is: 230,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,546.14 : 319,227.36 = 166,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,546.14/319,227.36 = 166,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,546.14x = 319,227.36 × 166,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,546.14x = 53,298,627,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,298,627,790.26/231,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,185.78

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