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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,517.80, 437,276.70 and 166,771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,517.80, 437,276.70 and 166,771.32 is: 250,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,517.80 : 437,276.70 = 166,771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,517.80/437,276.70 = 166,771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,517.80x = 437,276.70 × 166,771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,517.80x = 72,925,212,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,925,212,464.24/291,517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,156.98

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