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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,767.80, 328,151.70 and 166,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,767.80, 328,151.70 and 166,279.80 is: 249,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,767.80 : 328,151.70 = 166,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,767.80/328,151.70 = 166,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,767.80x = 328,151.70 × 166,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,767.80x = 54,564,999,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,564,999,045.66/218,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,419.70

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