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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,139.16, 346,663.04 and 166,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,139.16, 346,663.04 and 166,283.56 is: 229,531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,139.16 : 346,663.04 = 166,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,139.16/346,663.04 = 166,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,139.16x = 346,663.04 × 166,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,139.16x = 57,644,364,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,364,411.62/251,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,531.56

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