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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.20, 253,449.30 and 166,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.20, 253,449.30 and 166,341.80 is: 249,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.20 : 253,449.30 = 166,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.20/253,449.30 = 166,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.20x = 253,449.30 × 166,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.20x = 42,159,212,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159,212,770.74/168,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,512.70

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