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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,007.80, 364,511.70 and 166,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,007.80, 364,511.70 and 166,900.20 is: 250,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,007.80 : 364,511.70 = 166,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,007.80/364,511.70 = 166,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,007.80x = 364,511.70 × 166,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,007.80x = 60,837,075,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,837,075,632.34/243,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,350.30

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