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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,521.60, 389,282.40 and 166,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,521.60, 389,282.40 and 166,132.80 is: 249,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,521.60 : 389,282.40 = 166,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,521.60/389,282.40 = 166,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,521.60x = 389,282.40 × 166,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,521.60x = 64,672,575,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672,575,102.72/259,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,199.20

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