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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,272.41, 354,014.10 and 166,025.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,272.41, 354,014.10 and 166,025.97 is: 248,761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,272.41 : 354,014.10 = 166,025.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,272.41/354,014.10 = 166,025.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,272.41x = 354,014.10 × 166,025.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,272.41x = 58,775,534,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775,534,346.18/236,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,761.73

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