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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,249.73, 516,005.37 and 166,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,249.73, 516,005.37 and 166,512.24 is: 249,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,249.73 : 516,005.37 = 166,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,249.73/516,005.37 = 166,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,249.73x = 516,005.37 × 166,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,249.73x = 85,921,210,010.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,921,210,010.73/344,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,589.77

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