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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,544.04, 437,316.06 and 166,797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,544.04, 437,316.06 and 166,797.56 is: 250,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,544.04 : 437,316.06 = 166,797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,544.04/437,316.06 = 166,797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,544.04x = 437,316.06 × 166,797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,544.04x = 72,943,253,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943,253,475.59/291,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,196.34

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