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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,609.80, 363,914.70 and 166,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,609.80, 363,914.70 and 166,502.20 is: 249,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,609.80 : 363,914.70 = 166,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,609.80/363,914.70 = 166,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,609.80x = 363,914.70 × 166,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,609.80x = 60,592,598,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592,598,162.34/242,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,753.30

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