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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,758.31, 348,722.45 and 166,760.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,758.31, 348,722.45 and 166,760.00 is: 230,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,758.31 : 348,722.45 = 166,760.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,758.31/348,722.45 = 166,760.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,758.31x = 348,722.45 × 166,760.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,758.31x = 58,152,956,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152,956,237.06/252,758.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,073.37

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