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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,131.41, 346,652.33 and 166,275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,131.41, 346,652.33 and 166,275.81 is: 229,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,131.41 : 346,652.33 = 166,275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,131.41/346,652.33 = 166,275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,131.41x = 346,652.33 × 166,275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,131.41x = 57,639,896,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639,896,127.76/251,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,520.86

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