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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,182.40, 346,722.84 and 166,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,182.40, 346,722.84 and 166,326.80 is: 229,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,182.40 : 346,722.84 = 166,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,182.40/346,722.84 = 166,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,182.40x = 346,722.84 × 166,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,182.40x = 57,669,300,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,669,300,464.11/251,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,591.33

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