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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,987.68, 624,059.28 and 166,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,987.68, 624,059.28 and 166,689.12 is: 250,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,987.68 : 624,059.28 = 166,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,987.68/624,059.28 = 166,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,987.68x = 624,059.28 × 166,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,987.68x = 104,023,892,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,023,892,211.03/415,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,064.84

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