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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,271.70, 289,907.55 and 165,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,271.70, 289,907.55 and 165,623.70 is: 248,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,271.70 : 289,907.55 = 165,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,271.70/289,907.55 = 165,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,271.70x = 289,907.55 × 165,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,271.70x = 48,015,561,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,015,561,088.94/193,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,435.55

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