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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,609.80, 263,414.70 and 166,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,609.80, 263,414.70 and 166,861.80 is: 250,292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,609.80 : 263,414.70 = 166,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,609.80/263,414.70 = 166,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,609.80x = 263,414.70 × 166,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,609.80x = 43,953,850,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953,850,988.46/175,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,292.70

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