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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,245.56, 334,012.86 and 165,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,245.56, 334,012.86 and 165,801.48 is: 228,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,245.56 : 334,012.86 = 165,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,245.56/334,012.86 = 165,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,245.56x = 334,012.86 × 165,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,245.56x = 55,379,826,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379,826,527.03/242,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,610.29

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