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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,698.28, 325,644.17 and 164,396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,698.28, 325,644.17 and 164,396.61 is: 227,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,698.28 : 325,644.17 = 164,396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,698.28/325,644.17 = 164,396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,698.28x = 325,644.17 × 164,396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,698.28x = 53,534,796,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,534,796,792.28/235,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,132.75

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