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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,280.93, 320,208.40 and 164,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,280.93, 320,208.40 and 164,177.75 is: 226,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,280.93 : 320,208.40 = 164,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,280.93/320,208.40 = 164,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,280.93x = 320,208.40 × 164,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,280.93x = 52,571,092,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,571,092,631.61/232,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,325.48

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