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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,904.40, 381,919.20 and 166,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,904.40, 381,919.20 and 166,112.20 is: 248,883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,904.40 : 381,919.20 = 166,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,904.40/381,919.20 = 166,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,904.40x = 381,919.20 × 166,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,904.40x = 63,441,438,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441,438,534.24/254,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,883.26

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