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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,349.76, 748,869.12 and 166,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,349.76, 748,869.12 and 166,848 is: 250,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,349.76 : 748,869.12 = 166,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,349.76/748,869.12 = 166,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,349.76x = 748,869.12 × 166,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,349.76x = 124,947,314,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,947,314,933.76/499,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,220.04

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