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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,268, 748,902 and 166,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,268, 748,902 and 166,844 is: 250,266

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,268 : 748,902 = 166,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,268/748,902 = 166,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,268x = 748,902 × 166,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,268x = 124,949,805,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,949,805,288/499,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,266

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