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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,878.62, 250,290.23 and 60,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,878.62, 250,290.23 and 60,242.12 is: 90,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,878.62 : 250,290.23 = 60,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,878.62/250,290.23 = 60,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,878.62x = 250,290.23 × 60,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,878.62x = 15,078,014,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,014,070.49/166,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,353.18

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