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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,682.92, 250,050.36 and 55,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,682.92, 250,050.36 and 55,849 is: 83,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,682.92 : 250,050.36 = 55,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,682.92/250,050.36 = 55,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,682.92x = 250,050.36 × 55,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,682.92x = 13,965,062,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965,062,555.64/166,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,782.20

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