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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,336.69, 375,504.96 and 166,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,336.69, 375,504.96 and 166,261 is: 249,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,336.69 : 375,504.96 = 166,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,336.69/375,504.96 = 166,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,336.69x = 375,504.96 × 166,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,336.69x = 62,431,830,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,431,830,154.56/250,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,391.45

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