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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,261.46, 247,507.74 and 160,715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,261.46, 247,507.74 and 160,715.74 is: 240,699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,261.46 : 247,507.74 = 160,715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,261.46/247,507.74 = 160,715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,261.46x = 247,507.74 × 160,715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,261.46x = 39,778,389,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778,389,589.83/165,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,699.73

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