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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.20, 263,998.80 and 165,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.20, 263,998.80 and 165,861.60 is: 248,792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.20 : 263,998.80 = 165,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.20/263,998.80 = 165,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.20x = 263,998.80 × 165,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.20x = 43,787,263,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787,263,366.08/175,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,792.40

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