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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,911, 376,495.56 and 166,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,911, 376,495.56 and 166,729.32 is: 250,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,911 : 376,495.56 = 166,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,911/376,495.56 = 166,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,911x = 376,495.56 × 166,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,911x = 62,772,848,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,772,848,701.82/250,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,179.74

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