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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,960.96, 349,158.96 and 166,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,960.96, 349,158.96 and 166,982.76 is: 230,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,960.96 : 349,158.96 = 166,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,960.96/349,158.96 = 166,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,960.96x = 349,158.96 × 166,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,960.96x = 58,303,526,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,303,526,819.53/252,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,484.29

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