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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,384.60, 408,576.90 and 166,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,384.60, 408,576.90 and 166,096.40 is: 249,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,384.60 : 408,576.90 = 166,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,384.60/408,576.90 = 166,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,384.60x = 408,576.90 × 166,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,384.60x = 67,863,152,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,152,213.16/272,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,144.60

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