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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,064.72, 258,069.44 and 166,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,064.72, 258,069.44 and 166,897.28 is: 248,872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,064.72 : 258,069.44 = 166,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,064.72/258,069.44 = 166,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,064.72x = 258,069.44 × 166,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,064.72x = 43,071,087,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,071,087,587.12/173,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,872.72

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