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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,488.60, 437,232.90 and 166,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,488.60, 437,232.90 and 166,842.20 is: 250,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,488.60 : 437,232.90 = 166,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,488.60/437,232.90 = 166,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,488.60x = 437,232.90 × 166,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,488.60x = 72,948,898,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,948,898,948.38/291,488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,263.30

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