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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,575.80, 381,863.70 and 166,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,575.80, 381,863.70 and 166,002.30 is: 249,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,575.80 : 381,863.70 = 166,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,575.80/381,863.70 = 166,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,575.80x = 381,863.70 × 166,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,575.80x = 63,390,252,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,390,252,486.51/254,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,003.45

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