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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,050.72, 378,251 and 166,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,050.72, 378,251 and 166,598 is: 229,942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,050.72 : 378,251 = 166,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,050.72/378,251 = 166,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,050.72x = 378,251 × 166,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,050.72x = 63,015,860,098
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,015,860,098/274,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,942.33

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