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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,995.64, 344,264.46 and 166,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,995.64, 344,264.46 and 166,601.80 is: 249,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,995.64 : 344,264.46 = 166,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,995.64/344,264.46 = 166,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,995.64x = 344,264.46 × 166,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,995.64x = 57,355,078,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,355,078,712.03/229,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,374.63

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