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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,654.85, 348,777.66 and 166,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,654.85, 348,777.66 and 166,664.98 is: 230,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,654.85 : 348,777.66 = 166,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,654.85/348,777.66 = 166,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,654.85x = 348,777.66 × 166,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,654.85x = 58,129,021,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,129,021,728.35/252,654.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,072.85

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