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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,199.58, 347,925.12 and 166,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,199.58, 347,925.12 and 166,047.44 is: 229,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,199.58 : 347,925.12 = 166,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,199.58/347,925.12 = 166,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,199.58x = 347,925.12 × 166,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,199.58x = 57,772,075,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,075,487.69/252,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,072.85

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