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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,248.42, 361,960.13 and 166,736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,248.42, 361,960.13 and 166,736.46 is: 230,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,248.42 : 361,960.13 = 166,736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,248.42/361,960.13 = 166,736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,248.42x = 361,960.13 × 166,736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,248.42x = 60,351,950,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,351,950,737.34/262,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,132.75

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