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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,512.16, 437,268.24 and 166,765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,512.16, 437,268.24 and 166,765.68 is: 250,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,512.16 : 437,268.24 = 166,765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,512.16/437,268.24 = 166,765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,512.16x = 437,268.24 × 166,765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,512.16x = 72,921,335,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,921,335,386.00/291,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,148.52

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