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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,668.20, 254,502.30 and 165,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,668.20, 254,502.30 and 165,731.60 is: 248,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,668.20 : 254,502.30 = 165,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,668.20/254,502.30 = 165,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,668.20x = 254,502.30 × 165,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,668.20x = 42,179,073,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179,073,382.68/169,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,597.40

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