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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,858.61, 250,285.77 and 40,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,858.61, 250,285.77 and 40,499.82 is: 60,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,858.61 : 250,285.77 = 40,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,858.61/250,285.77 = 40,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,858.61x = 250,285.77 × 40,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,858.61x = 10,136,528,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,136,528,633.56/166,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,749.21

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