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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,067.24, 516,247.20 and 166,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,067.24, 516,247.20 and 166,706.40 is: 250,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,067.24 : 516,247.20 = 166,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,067.24/516,247.20 = 166,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,067.24x = 516,247.20 × 166,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,067.24x = 86,061,712,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,061,712,222.08/344,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,130.50

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