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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,752.20, 389,628.30 and 166,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,752.20, 389,628.30 and 166,440.20 is: 249,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,752.20 : 389,628.30 = 166,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,752.20/389,628.30 = 166,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,752.20x = 389,628.30 × 166,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,752.20x = 64,849,812,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,849,812,177.66/259,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,660.30

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