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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,928.70, 253,393.05 and 166,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,928.70, 253,393.05 and 166,304.30 is: 249,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,928.70 : 253,393.05 = 166,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,928.70/253,393.05 = 166,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,928.70x = 253,393.05 × 166,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,928.70x = 42,140,353,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,353,805.12/168,928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,456.45

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