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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,150.84, 439,790.79 and 166,850.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,150.84, 439,790.79 and 166,850.52 is: 250,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,150.84 : 439,790.79 = 166,850.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,150.84/439,790.79 = 166,850.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,150.84x = 439,790.79 × 166,850.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,150.84x = 73,379,322,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,379,322,002.71/293,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,312.51

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