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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,831.20, 353,746.80 and 164,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,831.20, 353,746.80 and 164,972.40 is: 247,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,831.20 : 353,746.80 = 164,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,831.20/353,746.80 = 164,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,831.20x = 353,746.80 × 164,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,831.20x = 58,358,458,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,458,588.32/235,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,458.60

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