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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,927, 841,390.50 and 166,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,927, 841,390.50 and 166,943 is: 250,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,927 : 841,390.50 = 166,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,927/841,390.50 = 166,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,927x = 841,390.50 × 166,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,927x = 140,464,254,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,464,254,241.50/560,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,414.50

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