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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,966.80, 263,950.20 and 165,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,966.80, 263,950.20 and 165,598.80 is: 248,398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,966.80 : 263,950.20 = 165,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,966.80/263,950.20 = 165,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,966.80x = 263,950.20 × 165,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,966.80x = 43,709,836,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,709,836,379.76/175,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,398.20

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