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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,925.01, 349,109.24 and 166,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,925.01, 349,109.24 and 166,946.75 is: 230,434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,925.01 : 349,109.24 = 166,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,925.01/349,109.24 = 166,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,925.01x = 349,109.24 × 166,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,925.01x = 58,282,650,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,282,650,432.69/252,925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,434.51

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