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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,811.70, 514,217.55 and 165,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,811.70, 514,217.55 and 165,664.70 is: 248,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,811.70 : 514,217.55 = 165,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,811.70/514,217.55 = 165,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,811.70x = 514,217.55 × 165,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,811.70x = 85,187,696,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,187,696,155.49/342,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,497.05

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