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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,247.11, 363,502.45 and 166,621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,247.11, 363,502.45 and 166,621.42 is: 230,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,247.11 : 363,502.45 = 166,621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,247.11/363,502.45 = 166,621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,247.11x = 363,502.45 × 166,621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,247.11x = 60,567,293,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,567,293,067.17/263,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,077.72

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