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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,944.55, 349,136.19 and 166,966.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,944.55, 349,136.19 and 166,966.29 is: 230,461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,944.55 : 349,136.19 = 166,966.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,944.55/349,136.19 = 166,966.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,944.55x = 349,136.19 × 166,966.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,944.55x = 58,293,974,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,293,974,349.04/252,944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,461.48

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