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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,925.76, 349,110.27 and 166,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,925.76, 349,110.27 and 166,947.50 is: 230,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,925.76 : 349,110.27 = 166,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,925.76/349,110.27 = 166,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,925.76x = 349,110.27 × 166,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,925.76x = 58,283,085,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,283,085,055.27/252,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,435.55

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