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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,741.02, 354,183.30 and 166,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,741.02, 354,183.30 and 166,126.18 is: 229,176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,741.02 : 354,183.30 = 166,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,741.02/354,183.30 = 166,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,741.02x = 354,183.30 × 166,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,741.02x = 58,839,118,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,839,118,648.79/256,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,176.93

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