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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,361.60, 347,041.44 and 166,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,361.60, 347,041.44 and 166,593.60 is: 230,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,361.60 : 347,041.44 = 166,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,361.60/347,041.44 = 166,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,361.60x = 347,041.44 × 166,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,361.60x = 57,814,882,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814,882,838.78/251,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,006.82

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