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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,441.57, 375,745.39 and 166,532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,441.57, 375,745.39 and 166,532.02 is: 249,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,441.57 : 375,745.39 = 166,532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,441.57/375,745.39 = 166,532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,441.57x = 375,745.39 × 166,532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,441.57x = 62,573,639,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,573,639,410.21/250,441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,853.25

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