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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,247.81, 473,928.83 and 166,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,247.81, 473,928.83 and 166,263.35 is: 249,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,247.81 : 473,928.83 = 166,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,247.81/473,928.83 = 166,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,247.81x = 473,928.83 × 166,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,247.81x = 78,796,991,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796,991,736.42/316,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,162.18

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