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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,734.14, 352,171.38 and 166,477.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,734.14, 352,171.38 and 166,477.19 is: 249,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,734.14 : 352,171.38 = 166,477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,734.14/352,171.38 = 166,477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,734.14x = 352,171.38 × 166,477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,734.14x = 58,628,501,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,628,501,740.82/234,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,765.55

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