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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,966.37, 570,106.56 and 166,623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,966.37, 570,106.56 and 166,623.89 is: 250,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,966.37 : 570,106.56 = 166,623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,966.37/570,106.56 = 166,623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,966.37x = 570,106.56 × 166,623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,966.37x = 94,993,371,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,993,371,908.60/379,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,004.68

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