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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,234.24, 544,713.12 and 166,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,234.24, 544,713.12 and 166,104 is: 249,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,234.24 : 544,713.12 = 166,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,234.24/544,713.12 = 166,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,234.24x = 544,713.12 × 166,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,234.24x = 90,479,028,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,479,028,084.48/363,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,092.78

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