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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,228.40, 349,842.60 and 166,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,228.40, 349,842.60 and 166,873.20 is: 250,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,228.40 : 349,842.60 = 166,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,228.40/349,842.60 = 166,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,228.40x = 349,842.60 × 166,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,228.40x = 58,379,354,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,379,354,158.32/233,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,309.80

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