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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,409.41, 363,357 and 166,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,409.41, 363,357 and 166,583.40 is: 229,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,409.41 : 363,357 = 166,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,409.41/363,357 = 166,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,409.41x = 363,357 × 166,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,409.41x = 60,529,244,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529,244,473.80/263,409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,791.51

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