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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,801.20, 352,924.20 and 165,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,801.20, 352,924.20 and 165,817.20 is: 248,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,801.20 : 352,924.20 = 165,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,801.20/352,924.20 = 165,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,801.20x = 352,924.20 × 165,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,801.20x = 58,520,902,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,520,902,656.24/235,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,178.99

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