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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,579.64, 322,003.98 and 166,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,579.64, 322,003.98 and 166,395 is: 229,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,579.64 : 322,003.98 = 166,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,579.64/322,003.98 = 166,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,579.64x = 322,003.98 × 166,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,579.64x = 53,579,852,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579,852,252.10/233,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,385.80

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