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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,481.96, 334,620.36 and 165,999.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,481.96, 334,620.36 and 165,999.12 is: 229,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,481.96 : 334,620.36 = 165,999.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,481.96/334,620.36 = 165,999.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,481.96x = 334,620.36 × 165,999.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,481.96x = 55,546,685,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,546,685,294.08/242,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,075.54

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