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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,260.56, 334,033.48 and 165,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,260.56, 334,033.48 and 165,816.56 is: 228,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,260.56 : 334,033.48 = 165,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,260.56/334,033.48 = 165,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,260.56x = 334,033.48 × 165,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,260.56x = 55,388,282,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,388,282,578.43/242,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,631.04

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