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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,999.90, 623,999.85 and 166,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,999.90, 623,999.85 and 166,860.70 is: 250,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,999.90 : 623,999.85 = 166,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,999.90/623,999.85 = 166,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,999.90x = 623,999.85 × 166,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,999.90x = 104,121,051,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,121,051,770.90/415,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,291.05

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