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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,484.70, 362,003.67 and 166,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,484.70, 362,003.67 and 166,955.10 is: 230,254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,484.70 : 362,003.67 = 166,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,484.70/362,003.67 = 166,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,484.70x = 362,003.67 × 166,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,484.70x = 60,438,358,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,438,358,925.22/262,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,254.79

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