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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,083.16, 535,714.83 and 164,865.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,083.16, 535,714.83 and 164,865.03 is: 247,339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,083.16 : 535,714.83 = 164,865.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,083.16/535,714.83 = 164,865.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,083.16x = 535,714.83 × 164,865.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,083.16x = 88,320,641,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,320,641,519.39/357,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,339.14

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