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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,470.10, 437,205.15 and 166,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,470.10, 437,205.15 and 166,823.70 is: 250,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,470.10 : 437,205.15 = 166,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,470.10/437,205.15 = 166,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,470.10x = 437,205.15 × 166,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,470.10x = 72,936,180,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,936,180,782.06/291,470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,235.55

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