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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,043.23, 358,433.61 and 164,182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,043.23, 358,433.61 and 164,182.22 is: 246,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,043.23 : 358,433.61 = 164,182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,043.23/358,433.61 = 164,182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,043.23x = 358,433.61 × 164,182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,043.23x = 58,848,425,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,848,425,812.41/239,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,183.19

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