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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,334.94, 375,502.33 and 166,259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,334.94, 375,502.33 and 166,259.26 is: 249,388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,334.94 : 375,502.33 = 166,259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,334.94/375,502.33 = 166,259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,334.94x = 375,502.33 × 166,259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,334.94x = 62,430,740,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430,740,191.28/250,334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,388.84

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