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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,591.38, 406,797.39 and 166,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,591.38, 406,797.39 and 166,090.50 is: 248,775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,591.38 : 406,797.39 = 166,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,591.38/406,797.39 = 166,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,591.38x = 406,797.39 × 166,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,591.38x = 67,565,181,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,565,181,903.80/271,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,775.13

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