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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,527.56, 347,251.50 and 166,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,527.56, 347,251.50 and 166,759.44 is: 230,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,527.56 : 347,251.50 = 166,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,527.56/347,251.50 = 166,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,527.56x = 347,251.50 × 166,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,527.56x = 57,907,465,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,907,465,679.16/251,527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,223.14

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