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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,961.96, 349,160.34 and 166,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,961.96, 349,160.34 and 166,983.76 is: 230,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,961.96 : 349,160.34 = 166,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,961.96/349,160.34 = 166,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,961.96x = 349,160.34 × 166,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,961.96x = 58,304,106,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,304,106,416.08/252,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,485.67

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