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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,350.24, 544,887.12 and 166,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,350.24, 544,887.12 and 166,220 is: 249,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,350.24 : 544,887.12 = 166,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,350.24/544,887.12 = 166,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,350.24x = 544,887.12 × 166,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,350.24x = 90,571,137,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,571,137,086.40/363,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,266.76

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