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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,548.04, 437,322.07 and 166,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,548.04, 437,322.07 and 166,801.56 is: 250,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,548.04 : 437,322.07 = 166,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,548.04/437,322.07 = 166,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,548.04x = 437,322.07 × 166,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,548.04x = 72,946,003,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,946,003,498.43/291,548.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,202.35

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