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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,133.41, 346,655.09 and 166,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,133.41, 346,655.09 and 166,277.81 is: 229,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,133.41 : 346,655.09 = 166,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,133.41/346,655.09 = 166,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,133.41x = 346,655.09 × 166,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,133.41x = 57,641,049,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641,049,190.55/251,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,523.62

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