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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.50, 376,317.72 and 166,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.50, 376,317.72 and 166,610.82 is: 250,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.50 : 376,317.72 = 166,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.50/376,317.72 = 166,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.50x = 376,317.72 × 166,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.50x = 62,698,603,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698,603,909.73/250,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,001.91

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