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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,332.64, 262,996.80 and 166,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,332.64, 262,996.80 and 166,832.32 is: 250,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,332.64 : 262,996.80 = 166,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,332.64/262,996.80 = 166,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,332.64x = 262,996.80 × 166,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,332.64x = 43,876,366,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,366,296.58/175,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,246.42

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