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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,438.70, 426,366.45 and 166,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,438.70, 426,366.45 and 166,049.10 is: 248,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,438.70 : 426,366.45 = 166,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,438.70/426,366.45 = 166,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,438.70x = 426,366.45 × 166,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,438.70x = 70,797,765,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,797,765,292.70/284,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,903.42

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