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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,808.40, 439,212.60 and 166,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,808.40, 439,212.60 and 166,837.20 is: 250,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,808.40 : 439,212.60 = 166,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,808.40/439,212.60 = 166,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,808.40x = 439,212.60 × 166,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,808.40x = 73,277,000,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,277,000,388.72/292,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,255.80

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