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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,223.40, 354,744.70 and 166,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,223.40, 354,744.70 and 166,591.40 is: 250,175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,223.40 : 354,744.70 = 166,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,223.40/354,744.70 = 166,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,223.40x = 354,744.70 × 166,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,223.40x = 59,097,416,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,097,416,215.58/236,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,175.96

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