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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,738.91, 419,974.17 and 166,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,738.91, 419,974.17 and 166,094.16 is: 249,358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,738.91 : 419,974.17 = 166,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,738.91/419,974.17 = 166,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,738.91x = 419,974.17 × 166,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,738.91x = 69,755,256,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,755,256,987.85/279,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,358.44

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