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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,782.93, 250,238.52 and 100,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,782.93, 250,238.52 and 100,268.97 is: 150,442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,782.93 : 250,238.52 = 100,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,782.93/250,238.52 = 100,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,782.93x = 250,238.52 × 100,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,782.93x = 25,091,158,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,158,654.72/166,782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,442.01

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