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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,246.53, 346,564.71 and 165,215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,246.53, 346,564.71 and 165,215.41 is: 227,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,246.53 : 346,564.71 = 165,215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,246.53/346,564.71 = 165,215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,246.53x = 346,564.71 × 165,215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,246.53x = 57,257,830,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,830,654.18/251,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,895.01

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