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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,205.08, 534,314.46 and 166,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,205.08, 534,314.46 and 166,560.86 is: 249,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,205.08 : 534,314.46 = 166,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,205.08/534,314.46 = 166,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,205.08x = 534,314.46 × 166,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,205.08x = 88,995,875,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,995,875,968.04/356,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,844.49

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