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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,335.95, 375,503.83 and 166,260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,335.95, 375,503.83 and 166,260.26 is: 249,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,335.95 : 375,503.83 = 166,260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,335.95/375,503.83 = 166,260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,335.95x = 375,503.83 × 166,260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,335.95x = 62,431,364,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,431,364,406.80/250,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,390.33

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