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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,610.94, 346,847.43 and 166,580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,610.94, 346,847.43 and 166,580.38 is: 229,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,610.94 : 346,847.43 = 166,580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,610.94/346,847.43 = 166,580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,610.94x = 346,847.43 × 166,580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,610.94x = 57,777,976,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,777,976,691.42/251,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,632.21

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