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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,141.70, 259,712.55 and 166,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,141.70, 259,712.55 and 166,229.70 is: 249,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,141.70 : 259,712.55 = 166,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,141.70/259,712.55 = 166,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,141.70x = 259,712.55 × 166,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,141.70x = 43,171,939,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171,939,272.74/173,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,344.55

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