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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,827.80, 250,241.70 and 156,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,827.80, 250,241.70 and 156,986.30 is: 235,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,827.80 : 250,241.70 = 156,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,827.80/250,241.70 = 156,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,827.80x = 250,241.70 × 156,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,827.80x = 39,284,518,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,284,518,588.71/166,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,479.45

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