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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,243.29, 361,953.06 and 166,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,243.29, 361,953.06 and 166,731.33 is: 230,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,243.29 : 361,953.06 = 166,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,243.29/361,953.06 = 166,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,243.29x = 361,953.06 × 166,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,243.29x = 60,348,915,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,348,915,091.37/262,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,125.68

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