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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,239.52, 346,555.06 and 165,208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,239.52, 346,555.06 and 165,208.41 is: 227,885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,239.52 : 346,555.06 = 165,208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,239.52/346,555.06 = 165,208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,239.52x = 346,555.06 × 165,208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,239.52x = 57,253,810,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,810,027.03/251,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,885.36

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