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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,362.60, 347,042.82 and 166,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,362.60, 347,042.82 and 166,594.60 is: 230,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,362.60 : 347,042.82 = 166,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,362.60/347,042.82 = 166,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,362.60x = 347,042.82 × 166,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,362.60x = 57,815,459,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,815,459,780.77/251,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,008.20

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