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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,944.96, 349,112.32 and 166,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,944.96, 349,112.32 and 166,752.64 is: 230,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,944.96 : 349,112.32 = 166,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,944.96/349,112.32 = 166,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,944.96x = 349,112.32 × 166,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,944.96x = 58,215,401,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,215,401,016.52/252,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,150.47

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