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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,245.05, 346,562.62 and 165,213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,245.05, 346,562.62 and 165,213.91 is: 227,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,245.05 : 346,562.62 = 165,213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,245.05/346,562.62 = 165,213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,245.05x = 346,562.62 × 165,213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,245.05x = 57,256,965,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,965,510.04/251,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,892.91

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