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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,320.39, 375,480.58 and 166,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,320.39, 375,480.58 and 166,244.77 is: 249,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,320.39 : 375,480.58 = 166,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,320.39/375,480.58 = 166,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,320.39x = 375,480.58 × 166,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,320.39x = 62,421,683,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421,683,027.01/250,320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,367.15

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