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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,482.46, 334,621.05 and 165,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,482.46, 334,621.05 and 165,999.62 is: 229,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,482.46 : 334,621.05 = 165,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,482.46/334,621.05 = 165,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,482.46x = 334,621.05 × 165,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,482.46x = 55,546,967,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,546,967,144.00/242,482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,076.23

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