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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,069.68, 258,076.85 and 166,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,069.68, 258,076.85 and 166,902.28 is: 248,880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,069.68 : 258,076.85 = 166,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,069.68/258,076.85 = 166,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,069.68x = 258,076.85 × 166,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,069.68x = 43,073,614,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073,614,680.22/173,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,880.19

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