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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,294.36, 340,166.52 and 165,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,294.36, 340,166.52 and 165,581.73 is: 228,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,294.36 : 340,166.52 = 165,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,294.36/340,166.52 = 165,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,294.36x = 340,166.52 × 165,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,294.36x = 56,325,360,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,360,869.68/246,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,691.23

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