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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,274.32, 354,017.10 and 166,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,274.32, 354,017.10 and 166,027.88 is: 248,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,274.32 : 354,017.10 = 166,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,274.32/354,017.10 = 166,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,274.32x = 354,017.10 × 166,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,274.32x = 58,776,708,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,776,708,596.75/236,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,764.69

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