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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,489.60, 437,234.40 and 166,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,489.60, 437,234.40 and 166,843.20 is: 250,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,489.60 : 437,234.40 = 166,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,489.60/437,234.40 = 166,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,489.60x = 437,234.40 × 166,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,489.60x = 72,949,586,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,949,586,446.08/291,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,264.80

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