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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,140.69, 762,283.48 and 166,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,140.69, 762,283.48 and 166,511.04 is: 249,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,140.69 : 762,283.48 = 166,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,140.69/762,283.48 = 166,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,140.69x = 762,283.48 × 166,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,140.69x = 126,928,614,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,928,614,613.34/508,140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,790.30

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