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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,787.29, 550,182.83 and 166,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,787.29, 550,182.83 and 166,967.94 is: 250,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,787.29 : 550,182.83 = 166,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,787.29/550,182.83 = 166,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,787.29x = 550,182.83 × 166,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,787.29x = 91,862,893,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862,893,748.47/366,787.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,452.77

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