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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,651.74, 348,718.04 and 166,626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,651.74, 348,718.04 and 166,626.30 is: 229,982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,651.74 : 348,718.04 = 166,626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,651.74/348,718.04 = 166,626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,651.74x = 348,718.04 × 166,626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,651.74x = 58,105,596,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,105,596,748.45/252,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,982.97

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