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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,333.69, 375,500.46 and 166,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,333.69, 375,500.46 and 166,258.01 is: 249,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,333.69 : 375,500.46 = 166,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,333.69/375,500.46 = 166,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,333.69x = 375,500.46 × 166,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,333.69x = 62,429,959,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,429,959,233.68/250,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,386.97

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