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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.20, 389,500.80 and 166,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.20, 389,500.80 and 166,355.20 is: 249,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.20 : 389,500.80 = 166,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.20/389,500.80 = 166,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.20x = 389,500.80 × 166,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.20x = 64,795,483,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,795,483,484.16/259,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,532.80

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