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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,539.14, 363,535.52 and 166,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,539.14, 363,535.52 and 166,713 is: 229,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,539.14 : 363,535.52 = 166,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,539.14/363,535.52 = 166,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,539.14x = 363,535.52 × 166,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,539.14x = 60,606,097,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606,097,145.76/263,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,970.00

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