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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,997.70, 250,496.55 and 146,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,997.70, 250,496.55 and 146,261.70 is: 219,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,997.70 : 250,496.55 = 146,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,997.70/250,496.55 = 146,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,997.70x = 250,496.55 × 146,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,997.70x = 36,638,051,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,638,051,247.14/166,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,392.55

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