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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,731.40, 437,597.10 and 166,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,731.40, 437,597.10 and 166,969.80 is: 250,454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,731.40 : 437,597.10 = 166,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,731.40/437,597.10 = 166,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,731.40x = 437,597.10 × 166,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,731.40x = 73,065,500,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,065,500,267.58/291,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,454.70

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