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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,132.66, 346,654.06 and 166,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,132.66, 346,654.06 and 166,277.06 is: 229,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,132.66 : 346,654.06 = 166,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,132.66/346,654.06 = 166,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,132.66x = 346,654.06 × 166,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,132.66x = 57,640,617,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,640,617,933.86/251,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,522.59

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