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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,082.25, 363,044.64 and 166,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,082.25, 363,044.64 and 166,338.17 is: 229,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,082.25 : 363,044.64 = 166,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,082.25/363,044.64 = 166,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,082.25x = 363,044.64 × 166,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,082.25x = 60,388,182,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,388,182,369.37/263,082.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,541.08

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