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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,955.68, 250,462.68 and 73,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,955.68, 250,462.68 and 73,459 is: 110,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,955.68 : 250,462.68 = 73,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,955.68/250,462.68 = 73,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,955.68x = 250,462.68 × 73,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,955.68x = 18,398,738,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398,738,010.12/166,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,201.33

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