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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,486.60, 437,229.90 and 166,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,486.60, 437,229.90 and 166,840.20 is: 250,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,486.60 : 437,229.90 = 166,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,486.60/437,229.90 = 166,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,486.60x = 437,229.90 × 166,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,486.60x = 72,947,523,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,947,523,961.98/291,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,260.30

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