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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,246.24, 346,480.44 and 165,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,246.24, 346,480.44 and 165,052.64 is: 227,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,246.24 : 346,480.44 = 165,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,246.24/346,480.44 = 165,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,246.24x = 346,480.44 × 165,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,246.24x = 57,187,511,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187,511,330.36/251,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,615.39

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