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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,169.88, 354,812.42 and 166,595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,169.88, 354,812.42 and 166,595.27 is: 229,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,169.88 : 354,812.42 = 166,595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,169.88/354,812.42 = 166,595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,169.88x = 354,812.42 × 166,595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,169.88x = 59,110,070,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,110,070,076.28/257,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,848.34

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