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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,515.25, 474,889.52 and 166,749.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,515.25, 474,889.52 and 166,749.49 is: 250,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,515.25 : 474,889.52 = 166,749.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,515.25/474,889.52 = 166,749.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,515.25x = 474,889.52 × 166,749.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,515.25x = 79,187,585,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187,585,266.34/316,515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,185.69

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