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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,914.80, 382,372.20 and 166,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,914.80, 382,372.20 and 166,341.30 is: 249,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,914.80 : 382,372.20 = 166,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,914.80/382,372.20 = 166,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,914.80x = 382,372.20 × 166,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,914.80x = 63,604,288,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,604,288,831.86/254,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,511.95

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