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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,176.66, 354,827.01 and 166,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,176.66, 354,827.01 and 166,388.82 is: 229,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,176.66 : 354,827.01 = 166,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,176.66/354,827.01 = 166,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,176.66x = 354,827.01 × 166,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,176.66x = 59,039,246,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,246,884.41/257,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,566.90

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