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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,335.40, 307,565.70 and 165,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,335.40, 307,565.70 and 165,969.40 is: 248,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,335.40 : 307,565.70 = 165,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,335.40/307,565.70 = 165,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,335.40x = 307,565.70 × 165,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,335.40x = 51,046,494,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046,494,689.58/205,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,600.56

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