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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,110.90, 438,166.35 and 166,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,110.90, 438,166.35 and 166,139.70 is: 249,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,110.90 : 438,166.35 = 166,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,110.90/438,166.35 = 166,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,110.90x = 438,166.35 × 166,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,110.90x = 72,796,825,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,796,825,939.10/292,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,209.55

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