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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,529.06, 347,253.57 and 166,760.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,529.06, 347,253.57 and 166,760.94 is: 230,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,529.06 : 347,253.57 = 166,760.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,529.06/347,253.57 = 166,760.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,529.06x = 347,253.57 × 166,760.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,529.06x = 57,908,331,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,908,331,751.56/251,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,225.21

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