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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,673.08, 250,902.25 and 149,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,673.08, 250,902.25 and 149,527 is: 225,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,673.08 : 250,902.25 = 149,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,673.08/250,902.25 = 149,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,673.08x = 250,902.25 × 149,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,673.08x = 37,516,660,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516,660,735.75/166,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,091.30

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