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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,246.04, 361,956.84 and 166,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,246.04, 361,956.84 and 166,734.08 is: 230,129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,246.04 : 361,956.84 = 166,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,246.04/361,956.84 = 166,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,246.04x = 361,956.84 × 166,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,246.04x = 60,350,540,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,350,540,717.11/262,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,129.46

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