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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,997.60, 405,718.80 and 166,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,997.60, 405,718.80 and 166,021.60 is: 248,556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,997.60 : 405,718.80 = 166,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,997.60/405,718.80 = 166,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,997.60x = 405,718.80 × 166,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,997.60x = 67,358,084,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358,084,326.08/270,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,556.02

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