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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,044.27, 427,508.08 and 166,625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,044.27, 427,508.08 and 166,625.51 is: 249,904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,044.27 : 427,508.08 = 166,625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,044.27/427,508.08 = 166,625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,044.27x = 427,508.08 × 166,625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,044.27x = 71,233,749,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,233,749,305.02/285,044.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,904.17

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