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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,447.20, 389,170.80 and 166,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,447.20, 389,170.80 and 166,135.20 is: 249,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,447.20 : 389,170.80 = 166,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,447.20/389,170.80 = 166,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,447.20x = 389,170.80 × 166,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,447.20x = 64,654,968,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654,968,692.16/259,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,202.80

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