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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,136.68, 346,659.56 and 166,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,136.68, 346,659.56 and 166,281.08 is: 229,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,136.68 : 346,659.56 = 166,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,136.68/346,659.56 = 166,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,136.68x = 346,659.56 × 166,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,136.68x = 57,642,926,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642,926,029.12/251,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,528.10

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