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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,631.68, 348,745.08 and 166,641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,631.68, 348,745.08 and 166,641.36 is: 230,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,631.68 : 348,745.08 = 166,641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,631.68/348,745.08 = 166,641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,631.68x = 348,745.08 × 166,641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,631.68x = 58,115,354,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115,354,424.51/252,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,039.85

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