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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,526.10, 498,789.15 and 166,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,526.10, 498,789.15 and 166,254.10 is: 249,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,526.10 : 498,789.15 = 166,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,526.10/498,789.15 = 166,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,526.10x = 498,789.15 × 166,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,526.10x = 82,925,741,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,925,741,223.02/332,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,381.15

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