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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,525.60, 389,288.40 and 166,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,525.60, 389,288.40 and 166,136.80 is: 249,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,525.60 : 389,288.40 = 166,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,525.60/389,288.40 = 166,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,525.60x = 389,288.40 × 166,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,525.60x = 64,675,129,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675,129,053.12/259,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,205.20

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