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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,322.60, 438,629.70 and 166,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,322.60, 438,629.70 and 166,059.80 is: 249,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,322.60 : 438,629.70 = 166,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,322.60/438,629.70 = 166,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,322.60x = 438,629.70 × 166,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,322.60x = 72,838,760,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,838,760,256.06/292,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,172.52

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