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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,558.13, 474,953.83 and 166,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,558.13, 474,953.83 and 166,792.37 is: 250,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,558.13 : 474,953.83 = 166,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,558.13/474,953.83 = 166,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,558.13x = 474,953.83 × 166,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,558.13x = 79,218,672,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218,672,154.53/316,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,250.00

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