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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,314.59, 375,579.41 and 166,104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,314.59, 375,579.41 and 166,104.15 is: 249,227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,314.59 : 375,579.41 = 166,104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,314.59/375,579.41 = 166,104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,314.59x = 375,579.41 × 166,104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,314.59x = 62,385,297,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,297,825.03/250,314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,227.58

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