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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,361.76, 748,887.12 and 166,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,361.76, 748,887.12 and 166,860 is: 250,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,361.76 : 748,887.12 = 166,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,361.76/748,887.12 = 166,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,361.76x = 748,887.12 × 166,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,361.76x = 124,959,304,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,959,304,843.20/499,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,238.03

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