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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,965.26, 323,019.90 and 166,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,965.26, 323,019.90 and 166,124.52 is: 229,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,965.26 : 323,019.90 = 166,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,965.26/323,019.90 = 166,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,965.26x = 323,019.90 × 166,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,965.26x = 53,661,525,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,661,525,837.95/233,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,356.81

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