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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,555.66, 363,558.33 and 166,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,555.66, 363,558.33 and 166,729.48 is: 229,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,555.66 : 363,558.33 = 166,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,555.66/363,558.33 = 166,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,555.66x = 363,558.33 × 166,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,555.66x = 60,615,890,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,615,890,401.67/263,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,992.75

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