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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,865.20, 427,362.60 and 166,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,865.20, 427,362.60 and 166,475.60 is: 249,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,865.20 : 427,362.60 = 166,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,865.20/427,362.60 = 166,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,865.20x = 427,362.60 × 166,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,865.20x = 71,145,445,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,145,445,252.56/284,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,751.27

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