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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,949.36, 409,516.92 and 166,546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,949.36, 409,516.92 and 166,546.32 is: 249,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,949.36 : 409,516.92 = 166,546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,949.36/409,516.92 = 166,546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,949.36x = 409,516.92 × 166,546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,949.36x = 68,203,536,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,203,536,003.73/272,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,876.15

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