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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,486.90, 355,139.95 and 166,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,486.90, 355,139.95 and 166,854.90 is: 250,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,486.90 : 355,139.95 = 166,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,486.90/355,139.95 = 166,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,486.90x = 355,139.95 × 166,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,486.90x = 59,256,840,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256,840,843.26/236,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,571.35

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