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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,719.40, 437,579.10 and 166,957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,719.40, 437,579.10 and 166,957.80 is: 250,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,719.40 : 437,579.10 = 166,957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,719.40/437,579.10 = 166,957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,719.40x = 437,579.10 × 166,957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,719.40x = 73,057,243,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,057,243,861.98/291,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,436.70

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