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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,133.66, 346,655.43 and 166,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,133.66, 346,655.43 and 166,278.06 is: 229,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,133.66 : 346,655.43 = 166,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,133.66/346,655.43 = 166,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,133.66x = 346,655.43 × 166,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,133.66x = 57,641,192,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641,192,388.87/251,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,523.96

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