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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,924.85, 347,727.74 and 165,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,924.85, 347,727.74 and 165,946.59 is: 229,053.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,924.85 : 347,727.74 = 165,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,924.85/347,727.74 = 165,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,924.85x = 347,727.74 × 165,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,924.85x = 57,704,231,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704,231,871.67/251,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,053.35

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