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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,909.44, 325,553.04 and 164,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,909.44, 325,553.04 and 164,329.20 is: 226,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,909.44 : 325,553.04 = 164,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,909.44/325,553.04 = 164,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,909.44x = 325,553.04 × 164,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,909.44x = 53,497,870,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497,870,620.77/235,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,772.91

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