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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,613.57, 350,131.26 and 166,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,613.57, 350,131.26 and 166,037.94 is: 248,851.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,613.57 : 350,131.26 = 166,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,613.57/350,131.26 = 166,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,613.57x = 350,131.26 × 166,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,613.57x = 58,135,073,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,135,073,140.00/233,613.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,851.44

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