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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,541.51, 375,894.72 and 166,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,541.51, 375,894.72 and 166,631.78 is: 250,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,541.51 : 375,894.72 = 166,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,541.51/375,894.72 = 166,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,541.51x = 375,894.72 × 166,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,541.51x = 62,636,004,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,004,406.73/250,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,002.51

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