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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,944.31, 514,466.58 and 165,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,944.31, 514,466.58 and 165,305.23 is: 247,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,944.31 : 514,466.58 = 165,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,944.31/514,466.58 = 165,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,944.31x = 514,466.58 × 165,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,944.31x = 85,044,016,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,044,016,649.96/342,944.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,982.01

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