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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,470.80, 381,706.20 and 165,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,470.80, 381,706.20 and 165,824.40 is: 248,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,470.80 : 381,706.20 = 165,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,470.80/381,706.20 = 165,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,470.80x = 381,706.20 × 165,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,470.80x = 63,296,201,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,296,201,591.28/254,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,736.60

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