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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,222.32, 348,004.92 and 166,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,222.32, 348,004.92 and 166,171.76 is: 229,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,222.32 : 348,004.92 = 166,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,222.32/348,004.92 = 166,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,222.32x = 348,004.92 × 166,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,222.32x = 57,828,590,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828,590,045.06/252,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,276.26

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