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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,612.41, 348,663.60 and 166,586.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,612.41, 348,663.60 and 166,586.85 is: 229,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,612.41 : 348,663.60 = 166,586.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,612.41/348,663.60 = 166,586.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,612.41x = 348,663.60 × 166,586.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,612.41x = 58,082,770,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082,770,833.66/252,612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,928.42

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