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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,220.32, 348,002.16 and 166,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,220.32, 348,002.16 and 166,169.76 is: 229,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,220.32 : 348,002.16 = 166,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,220.32/348,002.16 = 166,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,220.32x = 348,002.16 × 166,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,220.32x = 57,827,435,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827,435,406.68/252,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,273.50

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