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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,315.09, 375,580.16 and 166,104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,315.09, 375,580.16 and 166,104.65 is: 249,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,315.09 : 375,580.16 = 166,104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,315.09/375,580.16 = 166,104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,315.09x = 375,580.16 × 166,104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,315.09x = 62,385,610,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,610,193.22/250,315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,228.33

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