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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,226.60, 252,477.60 and 166,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,226.60, 252,477.60 and 166,914.40 is: 250,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,226.60 : 252,477.60 = 166,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,226.60/252,477.60 = 166,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,226.60x = 252,477.60 × 166,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,226.60x = 42,142,147,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142,147,117.44/168,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,508.23

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