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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,878.40, 381,880.20 and 166,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,878.40, 381,880.20 and 166,086.20 is: 248,844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,878.40 : 381,880.20 = 166,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,878.40/381,880.20 = 166,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,878.40x = 381,880.20 × 166,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,878.40x = 63,425,031,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,425,031,273.24/254,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,844.28

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