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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,236.75, 340,086.97 and 165,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,236.75, 340,086.97 and 165,524.30 is: 228,611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,236.75 : 340,086.97 = 165,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,236.75/340,086.97 = 165,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,236.75x = 340,086.97 × 165,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,236.75x = 56,292,657,648.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292,657,648.37/246,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,611.93

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