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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,551.91, 363,553.17 and 166,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,551.91, 363,553.17 and 166,725.73 is: 229,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,551.91 : 363,553.17 = 166,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,551.91/363,553.17 = 166,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,551.91x = 363,553.17 × 166,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,551.91x = 60,613,666,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,613,666,127.96/263,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,987.58

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