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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,459.40, 355,098.70 and 166,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,459.40, 355,098.70 and 166,827.40 is: 250,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,459.40 : 355,098.70 = 166,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,459.40/355,098.70 = 166,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,459.40x = 355,098.70 × 166,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,459.40x = 59,240,192,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240,192,864.38/236,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,530.08

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