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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,582.13, 348,676.71 and 166,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,582.13, 348,676.71 and 166,591.72 is: 229,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,582.13 : 348,676.71 = 166,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,582.13/348,676.71 = 166,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,582.13x = 348,676.71 × 166,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,582.13x = 58,086,652,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086,652,842.84/252,582.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,971.35

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