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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,147.16, 346,674.06 and 166,291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,147.16, 346,674.06 and 166,291.56 is: 229,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,147.16 : 346,674.06 = 166,291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,147.16/346,674.06 = 166,291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,147.16x = 346,674.06 × 166,291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,147.16x = 57,648,970,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648,970,248.93/251,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,542.59

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