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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,332.69, 375,498.96 and 166,257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,332.69, 375,498.96 and 166,257.01 is: 249,385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,332.69 : 375,498.96 = 166,257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,332.69/375,498.96 = 166,257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,332.69x = 375,498.96 × 166,257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,332.69x = 62,429,332,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,429,332,081.44/250,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,385.45

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