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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,734.99, 347,217.42 and 165,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,734.99, 347,217.42 and 165,666.55 is: 228,503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,734.99 : 347,217.42 = 165,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,734.99/347,217.42 = 165,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,734.99x = 347,217.42 × 165,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,734.99x = 57,522,312,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522,312,071.30/251,734.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,503.44

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