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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,714.62, 348,662.22 and 166,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,714.62, 348,662.22 and 166,716.32 is: 230,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,714.62 : 348,662.22 = 166,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,714.62/348,662.22 = 166,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,714.62x = 348,662.22 × 166,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,714.62x = 58,127,680,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,680,498.12/252,714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,013.13

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