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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,371.97, 320,075.88 and 164,271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,371.97, 320,075.88 and 164,271.82 is: 226,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,371.97 : 320,075.88 = 164,271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,371.97/320,075.88 = 164,271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,371.97x = 320,075.88 × 164,271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,371.97x = 52,579,447,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,579,447,345.70/232,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,272.76

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