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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.16, 256,498.94 and 166,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.16, 256,498.94 and 166,999.52 is: 250,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.16 : 256,498.94 = 166,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.16/256,498.94 = 166,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.16x = 256,498.94 × 166,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.16x = 42,835,199,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,835,199,860.51/171,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,492.15

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