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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,001.01, 346,259.79 and 166,189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,001.01, 346,259.79 and 166,189.15 is: 229,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,001.01 : 346,259.79 = 166,189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,001.01/346,259.79 = 166,189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,001.01x = 346,259.79 × 166,189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,001.01x = 57,544,620,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544,620,179.28/251,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,260.51

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