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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,003.80, 516,005.70 and 166,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,003.80, 516,005.70 and 166,856.80 is: 250,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,003.80 : 516,005.70 = 166,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,003.80/516,005.70 = 166,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,003.80x = 516,005.70 × 166,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,003.80x = 86,099,059,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,099,059,883.76/344,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,285.20

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