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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,282.88, 362,007.60 and 166,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,282.88, 362,007.60 and 166,770.92 is: 230,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,282.88 : 362,007.60 = 166,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,282.88/362,007.60 = 166,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,282.88x = 362,007.60 × 166,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,282.88x = 60,372,340,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,372,340,498.99/262,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,180.26

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