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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,930.80, 408,155.64 and 166,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,930.80, 408,155.64 and 166,954.80 is: 250,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,930.80 : 408,155.64 = 166,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,930.80/408,155.64 = 166,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,930.80x = 408,155.64 × 166,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,930.80x = 68,143,543,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,143,543,245.07/271,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,591.49

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