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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,460.06, 347,158.35 and 166,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,460.06, 347,158.35 and 166,691.94 is: 230,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,460.06 : 347,158.35 = 166,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,460.06/347,158.35 = 166,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,460.06x = 347,158.35 × 166,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,460.06x = 57,868,498,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,868,498,848.70/251,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,129.98

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