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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,208.52, 378,450.54 and 166,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,208.52, 378,450.54 and 166,812.24 is: 230,226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,208.52 : 378,450.54 = 166,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,208.52/378,450.54 = 166,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,208.52x = 378,450.54 × 166,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,208.52x = 63,130,182,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130,182,306.61/274,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,226.92

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