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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,238.04, 361,945.80 and 166,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,238.04, 361,945.80 and 166,726.08 is: 230,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,238.04 : 361,945.80 = 166,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,238.04/361,945.80 = 166,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,238.04x = 361,945.80 × 166,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,238.04x = 60,345,804,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,345,804,406.46/262,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,118.42

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