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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,502.12, 516,272.04 and 166,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,502.12, 516,272.04 and 166,962 is: 250,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,502.12 : 516,272.04 = 166,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,502.12/516,272.04 = 166,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,502.12x = 516,272.04 × 166,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,502.12x = 86,197,812,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,197,812,342.48/344,502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,209.82

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