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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,111.70, 390,167.55 and 166,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,111.70, 390,167.55 and 166,799.70 is: 250,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,111.70 : 390,167.55 = 166,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,111.70/390,167.55 = 166,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,111.70x = 390,167.55 × 166,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,111.70x = 65,079,830,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079,830,289.74/260,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,199.55

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