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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,499.40, 355,158.70 and 166,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,499.40, 355,158.70 and 166,867.40 is: 250,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,499.40 : 355,158.70 = 166,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,499.40/355,158.70 = 166,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,499.40x = 355,158.70 × 166,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,499.40x = 59,264,408,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,264,408,856.38/236,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,590.10

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