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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,615.30, 437,422.95 and 166,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,615.30, 437,422.95 and 166,868.10 is: 250,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,615.30 : 437,422.95 = 166,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,615.30/437,422.95 = 166,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,615.30x = 437,422.95 × 166,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,615.30x = 72,991,936,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,991,936,562.90/291,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,302.15

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