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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,481.40, 355,131.70 and 166,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,481.40, 355,131.70 and 166,849.40 is: 250,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,481.40 : 355,131.70 = 166,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,481.40/355,131.70 = 166,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,481.40x = 355,131.70 × 166,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,481.40x = 59,253,511,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253,511,065.98/236,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,563.09

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