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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,525.20, 914,287.80 and 166,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,525.20, 914,287.80 and 166,293.20 is: 249,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,525.20 : 914,287.80 = 166,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,525.20/914,287.80 = 166,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,525.20x = 914,287.80 × 166,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,525.20x = 152,039,843,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,039,843,982.96/609,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,439.80

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