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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,219.20, 436,245.60 and 166,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,219.20, 436,245.60 and 166,414.40 is: 249,288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,219.20 : 436,245.60 = 166,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,219.20/436,245.60 = 166,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,219.20x = 436,245.60 × 166,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,219.20x = 72,597,549,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,597,549,776.64/291,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,288.34

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