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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,015.24, 522,033.66 and 165,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,015.24, 522,033.66 and 165,606.08 is: 248,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,015.24 : 522,033.66 = 165,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,015.24/522,033.66 = 165,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,015.24x = 522,033.66 × 165,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,015.24x = 86,451,945,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451,945,450.48/348,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,414.25

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