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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,349, 437,023.80 and 166,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,349, 437,023.80 and 166,602.52 is: 249,903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,349 : 437,023.80 = 166,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,349/437,023.80 = 166,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,349x = 437,023.80 × 166,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,349x = 72,809,266,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,809,266,379.98/291,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,903.95

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