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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,669.20, 328,003.80 and 165,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,669.20, 328,003.80 and 165,792.40 is: 248,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,669.20 : 328,003.80 = 165,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,669.20/328,003.80 = 165,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,669.20x = 328,003.80 × 165,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,669.20x = 54,380,537,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,380,537,211.12/218,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,688.60

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