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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,741.23, 848,611.82 and 166,382.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,741.23, 848,611.82 and 166,382.00 is: 249,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,741.23 : 848,611.82 = 166,382.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,741.23/848,611.82 = 166,382.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,741.23x = 848,611.82 × 166,382.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,741.23x = 141,193,731,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,193,731,190.43/565,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,572.99

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