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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,912, 376,497.06 and 166,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,912, 376,497.06 and 166,730.32 is: 250,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,912 : 376,497.06 = 166,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,912/376,497.06 = 166,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,912x = 376,497.06 × 166,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,912x = 62,773,475,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,773,475,292.86/250,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,181.24

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