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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,251.20, 350,051.76 and 165,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,251.20, 350,051.76 and 165,774.96 is: 248,786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,251.20 : 350,051.76 = 165,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,251.20/350,051.76 = 165,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,251.20x = 350,051.76 × 165,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,251.20x = 58,029,816,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,816,511.93/233,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,786.79

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