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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,542.51, 375,896.22 and 166,632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,542.51, 375,896.22 and 166,632.78 is: 250,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,542.51 : 375,896.22 = 166,632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,542.51/375,896.22 = 166,632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,542.51x = 375,896.22 × 166,632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,542.51x = 62,636,632,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,632,130.09/250,542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,004.01

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