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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,094.54, 427,973.10 and 166,850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,094.54, 427,973.10 and 166,850.74 is: 250,470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,094.54 : 427,973.10 = 166,850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,094.54/427,973.10 = 166,850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,094.54x = 427,973.10 × 166,850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,094.54x = 71,407,628,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,407,628,435.09/285,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,470.00

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