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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,214.52, 287,960.07 and 166,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,214.52, 287,960.07 and 166,552.45 is: 250,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,214.52 : 287,960.07 = 166,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,214.52/287,960.07 = 166,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,214.52x = 287,960.07 × 166,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,214.52x = 47,960,455,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960,455,065.34/191,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,820.16

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