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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,285.02, 320,213.91 and 164,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,285.02, 320,213.91 and 164,181.84 is: 226,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,285.02 : 320,213.91 = 164,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,285.02/320,213.91 = 164,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,285.02x = 320,213.91 × 164,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,285.02x = 52,573,308,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,573,308,937.39/232,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,331.03

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