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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,753.32, 354,200.18 and 166,138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,753.32, 354,200.18 and 166,138.54 is: 229,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,753.32 : 354,200.18 = 166,138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,753.32/354,200.18 = 166,138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,753.32x = 354,200.18 × 166,138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,753.32x = 58,846,300,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,846,300,302.78/256,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,193.92

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