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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,161.60, 376,396.80 and 166,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,161.60, 376,396.80 and 166,681.60 is: 249,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,161.60 : 376,396.80 = 166,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,161.60/376,396.80 = 166,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,161.60x = 376,396.80 × 166,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,161.60x = 62,738,420,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,738,420,858.88/251,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,793.05

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