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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,482.44, 363,244.42 and 166,638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,482.44, 363,244.42 and 166,638.04 is: 229,731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,482.44 : 363,244.42 = 166,638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,482.44/363,244.42 = 166,638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,482.44x = 363,244.42 × 166,638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,482.44x = 60,530,338,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530,338,189.74/263,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,731.96

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