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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,554.94, 348,415.68 and 166,403.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,554.94, 348,415.68 and 166,403.37 is: 229,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,554.94 : 348,415.68 = 166,403.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,554.94/348,415.68 = 166,403.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,554.94x = 348,415.68 × 166,403.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,554.94x = 57,977,543,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,977,543,312.84/252,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,564.08

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