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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,197.51, 516,428.66 and 166,690.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,197.51, 516,428.66 and 166,690.87 is: 250,100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,197.51 : 516,428.66 = 166,690.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,197.51/516,428.66 = 166,690.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,197.51x = 516,428.66 × 166,690.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,197.51x = 86,083,942,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,083,942,628.33/344,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,100.42

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