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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,969.08, 365,501.32 and 166,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,969.08, 365,501.32 and 166,695.76 is: 229,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,969.08 : 365,501.32 = 166,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,969.08/365,501.32 = 166,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,969.08x = 365,501.32 × 166,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,969.08x = 60,927,520,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,927,520,318.40/264,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,942.00

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