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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,219.53, 250,451.28 and 137,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,219.53, 250,451.28 and 137,285.52 is: 206,854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,219.53 : 250,451.28 = 137,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,219.53/250,451.28 = 137,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,219.53x = 250,451.28 × 137,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,219.53x = 34,383,334,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,383,334,209.47/166,219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,854.96

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