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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,222.55, 354,848.94 and 166,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,222.55, 354,848.94 and 166,608.75 is: 229,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,222.55 : 354,848.94 = 166,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,222.55/354,848.94 = 166,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,222.55x = 354,848.94 × 166,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,222.55x = 59,120,938,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,120,938,332.23/257,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,843.53

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