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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,242.28, 346,558.86 and 165,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,242.28, 346,558.86 and 165,211.16 is: 227,889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,242.28 : 346,558.86 = 165,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,242.28/346,558.86 = 165,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,242.28x = 346,558.86 × 165,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,242.28x = 57,255,391,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,391,268.88/251,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,889.16

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