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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,687.20, 389,530.80 and 166,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,687.20, 389,530.80 and 166,375.20 is: 249,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,687.20 : 389,530.80 = 166,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,687.20/389,530.80 = 166,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,687.20x = 389,530.80 × 166,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,687.20x = 64,808,264,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808,264,756.16/259,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,562.80

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