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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,511.16, 437,266.74 and 166,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,511.16, 437,266.74 and 166,764.68 is: 250,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,511.16 : 437,266.74 = 166,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,511.16/437,266.74 = 166,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,511.16x = 437,266.74 × 166,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,511.16x = 72,920,647,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,920,647,970.74/291,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,147.02

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