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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,898.66, 288,001.76 and 166,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,898.66, 288,001.76 and 166,021.32 is: 228,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,898.66 : 288,001.76 = 166,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,898.66/288,001.76 = 166,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,898.66x = 288,001.76 × 166,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,898.66x = 47,814,432,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,814,432,357.52/208,898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,888.17

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