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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,254, 748,881.12 and 166,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,254, 748,881.12 and 166,830 is: 250,245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,254 : 748,881.12 = 166,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,254/748,881.12 = 166,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,254x = 748,881.12 × 166,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,254x = 124,935,837,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,935,837,249.60/499,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,245.04

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