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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,520.10, 498,780.15 and 166,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,520.10, 498,780.15 and 166,248.10 is: 249,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,520.10 : 498,780.15 = 166,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,520.10/498,780.15 = 166,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,520.10x = 498,780.15 × 166,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,520.10x = 82,921,252,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,252,255.22/332,520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,372.15

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