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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,791.49, 376,316.23 and 166,609.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,791.49, 376,316.23 and 166,609.81 is: 250,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,791.49 : 376,316.23 = 166,609.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,791.49/376,316.23 = 166,609.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,791.49x = 376,316.23 × 166,609.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,791.49x = 62,697,975,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,697,975,580.22/250,791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,000.41

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