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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,138.76, 436,008.30 and 166,100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,138.76, 436,008.30 and 166,100.68 is: 248,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,138.76 : 436,008.30 = 166,100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,138.76/436,008.30 = 166,100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,138.76x = 436,008.30 × 166,100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,138.76x = 72,421,275,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,421,275,115.64/291,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,751.75

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