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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,991.57, 754,580.61 and 166,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,991.57, 754,580.61 and 166,055.67 is: 249,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,991.57 : 754,580.61 = 166,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,991.57/754,580.61 = 166,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,991.57x = 754,580.61 × 166,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,991.57x = 125,302,388,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,302,388,762.56/502,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,114.29

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