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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,131.04, 335,674.92 and 166,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,131.04, 335,674.92 and 166,778.04 is: 230,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,131.04 : 335,674.92 = 166,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,131.04/335,674.92 = 166,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,131.04x = 335,674.92 × 166,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,131.04x = 55,983,205,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,983,205,234.76/243,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,259.39

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