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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,134.66, 346,656.81 and 166,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,134.66, 346,656.81 and 166,279.06 is: 229,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,134.66 : 346,656.81 = 166,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,134.66/346,656.81 = 166,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,134.66x = 346,656.81 × 166,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,134.66x = 57,641,768,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641,768,509.40/251,134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,525.34

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