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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,055.70, 459,083.55 and 166,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,055.70, 459,083.55 and 166,087.70 is: 249,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,055.70 : 459,083.55 = 166,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,055.70/459,083.55 = 166,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,055.70x = 459,083.55 × 166,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,055.70x = 76,248,130,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,248,130,927.34/306,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,131.55

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