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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,217.36, 346,442.40 and 165,024.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,217.36, 346,442.40 and 165,024.27 is: 227,577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,217.36 : 346,442.40 = 165,024.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,217.36/346,442.40 = 165,024.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,217.36x = 346,442.40 × 165,024.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,217.36x = 57,171,404,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,404,157.05/251,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,577.44

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