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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,580.37, 474,836.82 and 166,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,580.37, 474,836.82 and 166,759.92 is: 250,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,580.37 : 474,836.82 = 166,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,580.37/474,836.82 = 166,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,580.37x = 474,836.82 × 166,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,580.37x = 79,183,750,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183,750,116.25/316,580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,122.11

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