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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,651.78, 348,718.05 and 166,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,651.78, 348,718.05 and 166,626.27 is: 229,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,651.78 : 348,718.05 = 166,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,651.78/348,718.05 = 166,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,651.78x = 348,718.05 × 166,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,651.78x = 58,105,587,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,105,587,953.17/252,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,982.90

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