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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,827.28, 514,572.62 and 165,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,827.28, 514,572.62 and 165,459.15 is: 248,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,827.28 : 514,572.62 = 165,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,827.28/514,572.62 = 165,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,827.28x = 514,572.62 × 165,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,827.28x = 85,140,747,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,140,747,491.18/342,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,348.81

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