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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,504.12, 516,275.04 and 166,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,504.12, 516,275.04 and 166,964 is: 250,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,504.12 : 516,275.04 = 166,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,504.12/516,275.04 = 166,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,504.12x = 516,275.04 × 166,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,504.12x = 86,199,345,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,199,345,778.56/344,504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,212.82

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