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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,962.44, 250,459.10 and 60,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,962.44, 250,459.10 and 60,373 is: 90,565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,962.44 : 250,459.10 = 60,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,962.44/250,459.10 = 60,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,962.44x = 250,459.10 × 60,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,962.44x = 15,120,967,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120,967,244.30/166,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,565.08

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