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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,740.26, 354,182.22 and 166,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,740.26, 354,182.22 and 166,125.44 is: 229,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,740.26 : 354,182.22 = 166,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,740.26/354,182.22 = 166,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,740.26x = 354,182.22 × 166,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,740.26x = 58,838,677,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838,677,137.68/256,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,175.89

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