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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,456.84, 639,993.90 and 166,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,456.84, 639,993.90 and 166,832.74 is: 250,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,456.84 : 639,993.90 = 166,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,456.84/639,993.90 = 166,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,456.84x = 639,993.90 × 166,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,456.84x = 106,771,935,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,771,935,920.29/426,456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,369.85

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