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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,436.20, 426,362.70 and 166,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,436.20, 426,362.70 and 166,046.60 is: 248,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,436.20 : 426,362.70 = 166,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,436.20/426,362.70 = 166,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,436.20x = 426,362.70 × 166,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,436.20x = 70,796,076,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,796,076,701.82/284,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,899.67

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