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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,011.52, 322,600 and 166,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,011.52, 322,600 and 166,826.88 is: 229,981.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,011.52 : 322,600 = 166,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,011.52/322,600 = 166,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,011.52x = 322,600 × 166,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,011.52x = 53,818,351,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,818,351,488/234,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,981.63

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