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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,553.41, 363,555.23 and 166,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,553.41, 363,555.23 and 166,727.23 is: 229,989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,553.41 : 363,555.23 = 166,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,553.41/363,555.23 = 166,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,553.41x = 363,555.23 × 166,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,553.41x = 60,614,554,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,614,554,707.39/263,553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,989.64

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