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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,425.79, 333,228.83 and 164,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,425.79, 333,228.83 and 164,975.83 is: 227,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,425.79 : 333,228.83 = 164,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,425.79/333,228.83 = 164,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,425.79x = 333,228.83 × 164,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,425.79x = 54,974,702,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,702,809.18/241,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,708.49

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