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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,141.16, 335,688.72 and 166,788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,141.16, 335,688.72 and 166,788.04 is: 230,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,141.16 : 335,688.72 = 166,788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,141.16/335,688.72 = 166,788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,141.16x = 335,688.72 × 166,788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,141.16x = 55,988,863,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,988,863,658.91/243,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,273.08

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