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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,461.36, 437,192.03 and 166,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,461.36, 437,192.03 and 166,714.88 is: 250,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,461.36 : 437,192.03 = 166,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,461.36/437,192.03 = 166,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,461.36x = 437,192.03 × 166,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,461.36x = 72,886,415,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,886,415,049.23/291,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,072.31

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