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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,292.71, 699,364.54 and 166,717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,292.71, 699,364.54 and 166,717.45 is: 250,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,292.71 : 699,364.54 = 166,717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,292.71/699,364.54 = 166,717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,292.71x = 699,364.54 × 166,717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,292.71x = 116,596,272,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,596,272,729.22/466,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,049.53

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