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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,521.72, 375,060.60 and 166,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,521.72, 375,060.60 and 166,365.96 is: 249,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,521.72 : 375,060.60 = 166,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,521.72/375,060.60 = 166,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,521.72x = 375,060.60 × 166,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,521.72x = 62,397,316,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,397,316,777.18/250,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,069.49

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