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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,227.62, 512,566.26 and 164,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,227.62, 512,566.26 and 164,861.92 is: 246,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,227.62 : 512,566.26 = 164,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,227.62/512,566.26 = 164,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,227.62x = 512,566.26 × 164,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,227.62x = 84,502,657,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,502,657,750.82/342,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,919.46

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