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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,286.88, 297,203.52 and 166,780.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,286.88, 297,203.52 and 166,780.88 is: 230,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,286.88 : 297,203.52 = 166,780.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,286.88/297,203.52 = 166,780.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,286.88x = 297,203.52 × 166,780.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,286.88x = 49,567,864,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,567,864,604.70/215,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,240.99

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