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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,913.44, 383,082.84 and 166,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,913.44, 383,082.84 and 166,975.44 is: 249,949.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,913.44 : 383,082.84 = 166,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,913.44/383,082.84 = 166,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,913.44x = 383,082.84 × 166,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,913.44x = 63,965,425,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965,425,765.45/255,913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,949.46

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