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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,145.50, 346,671.77 and 166,289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,145.50, 346,671.77 and 166,289.90 is: 229,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,145.50 : 346,671.77 = 166,289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,145.50/346,671.77 = 166,289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,145.50x = 346,671.77 × 166,289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,145.50x = 57,648,011,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648,011,401.31/251,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,540.30

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