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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,748.66, 250,129.92 and 48,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,748.66, 250,129.92 and 48,420 is: 72,632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,748.66 : 250,129.92 = 48,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,748.66/250,129.92 = 48,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,748.66x = 250,129.92 × 48,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,748.66x = 12,111,290,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111,290,726.40/166,748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,632.01

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