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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,152.98, 346,682.10 and 166,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,152.98, 346,682.10 and 166,297.38 is: 229,550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,152.98 : 346,682.10 = 166,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,152.98/346,682.10 = 166,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,152.98x = 346,682.10 × 166,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,152.98x = 57,652,324,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,652,324,922.90/251,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,550.63

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