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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,716.20, 389,574.30 and 166,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,716.20, 389,574.30 and 166,404.20 is: 249,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,716.20 : 389,574.30 = 166,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,716.20/389,574.30 = 166,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,716.20x = 389,574.30 × 166,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,716.20x = 64,826,799,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826,799,732.06/259,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,606.30

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