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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,869.20, 338,803.80 and 166,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,869.20, 338,803.80 and 166,820.20 is: 250,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,869.20 : 338,803.80 = 166,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,869.20/338,803.80 = 166,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,869.20x = 338,803.80 × 166,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,869.20x = 56,519,317,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519,317,676.76/225,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,230.30

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