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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,337.70, 375,506.46 and 166,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,337.70, 375,506.46 and 166,262 is: 249,392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,337.70 : 375,506.46 = 166,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,337.70/375,506.46 = 166,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,337.70x = 375,506.46 × 166,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,337.70x = 62,432,455,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432,455,052.52/250,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,392.94

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