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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,537.56, 375,888.80 and 166,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,537.56, 375,888.80 and 166,627.83 is: 249,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,537.56 : 375,888.80 = 166,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,537.56/375,888.80 = 166,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,537.56x = 375,888.80 × 166,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,537.56x = 62,633,536,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,536,891.46/250,537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,996.60

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