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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,370.16, 309,555.28 and 165,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,370.16, 309,555.28 and 165,079.60 is: 247,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,370.16 : 309,555.28 = 165,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,370.16/309,555.28 = 165,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,370.16x = 309,555.28 × 165,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,370.16x = 51,101,261,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,101,261,800.29/206,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,619.43

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