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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,016.92, 361,326.47 and 166,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,016.92, 361,326.47 and 166,357.54 is: 229,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,016.92 : 361,326.47 = 166,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,016.92/361,326.47 = 166,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,016.92x = 361,326.47 × 166,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,016.92x = 60,109,380,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,109,380,879.45/262,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,410.31

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