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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,716.52, 339,193.43 and 165,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,716.52, 339,193.43 and 165,190.75 is: 228,033.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,716.52 : 339,193.43 = 165,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,716.52/339,193.43 = 165,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,716.52x = 339,193.43 × 165,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,716.52x = 56,031,616,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,031,616,270.82/245,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,033.57

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