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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,771.87, 354,281.52 and 166,018.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,771.87, 354,281.52 and 166,018.63 is: 229,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,771.87 : 354,281.52 = 166,018.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,771.87/354,281.52 = 166,018.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,771.87x = 354,281.52 × 166,018.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,771.87x = 58,817,332,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,817,332,405.00/256,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,064.55

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