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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,381.07, 346,971.20 and 166,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,381.07, 346,971.20 and 166,467.15 is: 229,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,381.07 : 346,971.20 = 166,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,381.07/346,971.20 = 166,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,381.07x = 346,971.20 × 166,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,381.07x = 57,759,305,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759,305,963.74/251,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,767.92

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