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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,086.88, 473,505 and 166,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,086.88, 473,505 and 166,102.96 is: 248,825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,086.88 : 473,505 = 166,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,086.88/473,505 = 166,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,086.88x = 473,505 × 166,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,086.88x = 78,650,582,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,650,582,074.80/316,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,825.84

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