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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,264.76, 391,619.66 and 166,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,264.76, 391,619.66 and 166,195.86 is: 249,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,264.76 : 391,619.66 = 166,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,264.76/391,619.66 = 166,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,264.76x = 391,619.66 × 166,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,264.76x = 65,085,566,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,085,566,186.61/261,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,117.28

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