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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,731.14, 352,166.88 and 166,474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,731.14, 352,166.88 and 166,474.19 is: 249,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,731.14 : 352,166.88 = 166,474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,731.14/352,166.88 = 166,474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,731.14x = 352,166.88 × 166,474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,731.14x = 58,626,696,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,626,696,973.24/234,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,761.06

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