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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,791.60, 383,860.20 and 166,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,791.60, 383,860.20 and 166,828.40 is: 250,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,791.60 : 383,860.20 = 166,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,791.60/383,860.20 = 166,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,791.60x = 383,860.20 × 166,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,791.60x = 64,038,782,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038,782,989.68/255,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,355.30

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