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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,668.20, 389,502.30 and 166,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,668.20, 389,502.30 and 166,356.20 is: 249,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,668.20 : 389,502.30 = 166,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,668.20/389,502.30 = 166,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,668.20x = 389,502.30 × 166,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,668.20x = 64,796,122,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796,122,519.26/259,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,534.30

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