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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,996.64, 344,265.96 and 166,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,996.64, 344,265.96 and 166,602.80 is: 249,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,996.64 : 344,265.96 = 166,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,996.64/344,265.96 = 166,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,996.64x = 344,265.96 × 166,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,996.64x = 57,355,672,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,355,672,880.69/229,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,376.13

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