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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,929.61, 848,802.15 and 166,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,929.61, 848,802.15 and 166,476.96 is: 249,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,929.61 : 848,802.15 = 166,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,929.61/848,802.15 = 166,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,929.61x = 848,802.15 × 166,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,929.61x = 141,306,001,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,306,001,573.46/565,929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,688.30

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