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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,382.07, 346,972.58 and 166,468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,382.07, 346,972.58 and 166,468.15 is: 229,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,382.07 : 346,972.58 = 166,468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,382.07/346,972.58 = 166,468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,382.07x = 346,972.58 × 166,468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,382.07x = 57,759,883,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759,883,493.33/251,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,769.30

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