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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,582.76, 347,327.54 and 166,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,582.76, 347,327.54 and 166,814.44 is: 230,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,582.76 : 347,327.54 = 166,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,582.76/347,327.54 = 166,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,582.76x = 347,327.54 × 166,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,582.76x = 57,939,249,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,939,249,081.68/251,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,298.96

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