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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,754.99, 354,202.61 and 166,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,754.99, 354,202.61 and 166,140.18 is: 229,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,754.99 : 354,202.61 = 166,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,754.99/354,202.61 = 166,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,754.99x = 354,202.61 × 166,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,754.99x = 58,847,284,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847,284,551.17/256,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,196.26

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