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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,814.20, 250,221.30 and 160,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,814.20, 250,221.30 and 160,909.30 is: 241,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,814.20 : 250,221.30 = 160,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,814.20/250,221.30 = 160,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,814.20x = 250,221.30 × 160,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,814.20x = 40,262,934,228.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,262,934,228.09/166,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,363.95

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