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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,215.80, 417,323.70 and 166,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,215.80, 417,323.70 and 166,022.70 is: 249,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,215.80 : 417,323.70 = 166,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,215.80/417,323.70 = 166,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,215.80x = 417,323.70 × 166,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,215.80x = 69,285,207,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,285,207,447.99/278,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,034.05

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