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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,998.60, 250,497.90 and 111,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,998.60, 250,497.90 and 111,011.40 is: 166,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,998.60 : 250,497.90 = 111,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,998.60/250,497.90 = 111,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,998.60x = 250,497.90 × 111,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,998.60x = 27,808,122,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,808,122,576.06/166,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,517.10

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