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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,741, 250,137.62 and 54,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,741, 250,137.62 and 54,395.26 is: 81,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,741 : 250,137.62 = 54,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,741/250,137.62 = 54,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,741x = 250,137.62 × 54,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,741x = 13,606,300,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606,300,875.68/166,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,601.41

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