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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,576.96, 375,948.99 and 166,667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,576.96, 375,948.99 and 166,667.92 is: 250,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,576.96 : 375,948.99 = 166,667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,576.96/375,948.99 = 166,667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,576.96x = 375,948.99 × 166,667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,576.96x = 62,658,633,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658,633,476.32/250,576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,057.45

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