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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,849.65, 258,871.62 and 166,863.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,849.65, 258,871.62 and 166,863.21 is: 249,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,849.65 : 258,871.62 = 166,863.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,849.65/258,871.62 = 166,863.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,849.65x = 258,871.62 × 166,863.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,849.65x = 43,196,149,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,149,491.10/172,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,905.91

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