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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,714.40, 437,571.60 and 166,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,714.40, 437,571.60 and 166,952.80 is: 250,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,714.40 : 437,571.60 = 166,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,714.40/437,571.60 = 166,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,714.40x = 437,571.60 × 166,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,714.40x = 73,053,803,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,053,803,820.48/291,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,429.20

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