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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,961.44, 250,457.60 and 60,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,961.44, 250,457.60 and 60,372 is: 90,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,961.44 : 250,457.60 = 60,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,961.44/250,457.60 = 60,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,961.44x = 250,457.60 × 60,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,961.44x = 15,120,626,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120,626,227.20/166,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,563.58

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