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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,996.05, 365,538.86 and 166,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,996.05, 365,538.86 and 166,723.04 is: 229,979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,996.05 : 365,538.86 = 166,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,996.05/365,538.86 = 166,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,996.05x = 365,538.86 × 166,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,996.05x = 60,943,747,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943,747,316.02/264,996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,979.84

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