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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,040.60, 300,060.90 and 165,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,040.60, 300,060.90 and 165,480.60 is: 248,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,040.60 : 300,060.90 = 165,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,040.60/300,060.90 = 165,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,040.60x = 300,060.90 × 165,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,040.60x = 49,654,257,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654,257,768.54/200,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,220.90

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