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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,925.26, 349,109.58 and 166,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,925.26, 349,109.58 and 166,947 is: 230,434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,925.26 : 349,109.58 = 166,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,925.26/349,109.58 = 166,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,925.26x = 349,109.58 × 166,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,925.26x = 58,282,797,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,282,797,052.26/252,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,434.86

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