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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,164.80, 293,853.36 and 166,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,164.80, 293,853.36 and 166,050.08 is: 248,741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,164.80 : 293,853.36 = 166,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,164.80/293,853.36 = 166,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,164.80x = 293,853.36 × 166,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,164.80x = 48,794,373,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794,373,936.27/196,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,741.74

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