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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,786.29, 550,181.33 and 166,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,786.29, 550,181.33 and 166,966.94 is: 250,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,786.29 : 550,181.33 = 166,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,786.29/550,181.33 = 166,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,786.29x = 550,181.33 × 166,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,786.29x = 91,862,089,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862,089,529.49/366,786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,451.27

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