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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,377.88, 534,742.45 and 166,851.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,377.88, 534,742.45 and 166,851.07 is: 250,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,377.88 : 534,742.45 = 166,851.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,377.88/534,742.45 = 166,851.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,377.88x = 534,742.45 × 166,851.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,377.88x = 89,222,349,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,222,349,956.92/356,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,358.83

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