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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,831.06, 325,828.47 and 164,529.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,831.06, 325,828.47 and 164,529.37 is: 227,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,831.06 : 325,828.47 = 164,529.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,831.06/325,828.47 = 164,529.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,831.06x = 325,828.47 × 164,529.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,831.06x = 53,608,352,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,608,352,897.16/235,831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,316.76

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