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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,135.66, 346,658.19 and 166,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,135.66, 346,658.19 and 166,280.06 is: 229,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,135.66 : 346,658.19 = 166,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,135.66/346,658.19 = 166,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,135.66x = 346,658.19 × 166,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,135.66x = 57,642,344,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642,344,632.69/251,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,526.72

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