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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,225.40, 349,838.10 and 166,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,225.40, 349,838.10 and 166,870.20 is: 250,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,225.40 : 349,838.10 = 166,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,225.40/349,838.10 = 166,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,225.40x = 349,838.10 × 166,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,225.40x = 58,377,553,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377,553,714.62/233,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,305.30

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