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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,270.76, 436,206.30 and 166,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,270.76, 436,206.30 and 166,232.68 is: 248,949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,270.76 : 436,206.30 = 166,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,270.76/436,206.30 = 166,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,270.76x = 436,206.30 × 166,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,270.76x = 72,511,742,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,511,742,281.88/291,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,949.61

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