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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,660.13, 552,989.10 and 166,018.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,660.13, 552,989.10 and 166,018.99 is: 249,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,660.13 : 552,989.10 = 166,018.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,660.13/552,989.10 = 166,018.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,660.13x = 552,989.10 × 166,018.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,660.13x = 91,806,689,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,806,689,857.97/368,660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,027.99

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