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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,716.40, 437,574.60 and 166,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,716.40, 437,574.60 and 166,954.80 is: 250,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,716.40 : 437,574.60 = 166,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,716.40/437,574.60 = 166,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,716.40x = 437,574.60 × 166,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,716.40x = 73,055,179,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055,179,828.08/291,716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,432.20

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