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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,903.08, 383,067.24 and 166,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,903.08, 383,067.24 and 166,965.08 is: 249,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,903.08 : 383,067.24 = 166,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,903.08/383,067.24 = 166,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,903.08x = 383,067.24 × 166,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,903.08x = 63,958,852,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958,852,371.98/255,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,933.89

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