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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,137.33, 347,986.56 and 166,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,137.33, 347,986.56 and 166,082.52 is: 229,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,137.33 : 347,986.56 = 166,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,137.33/347,986.56 = 166,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,137.33x = 347,986.56 × 166,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,137.33x = 57,794,484,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794,484,810.93/252,137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,218.28

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