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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,536.14, 363,531.38 and 166,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,536.14, 363,531.38 and 166,710 is: 229,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,536.14 : 363,531.38 = 166,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,536.14/363,531.38 = 166,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,536.14x = 363,531.38 × 166,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,536.14x = 60,604,316,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,604,316,359.80/263,536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,965.86

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