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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,263.56, 334,037.62 and 165,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,263.56, 334,037.62 and 165,819.56 is: 228,635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,263.56 : 334,037.62 = 165,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,263.56/334,037.62 = 165,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,263.56x = 334,037.62 × 165,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,263.56x = 55,389,971,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,389,971,171.85/242,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,635.17

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