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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,663.60, 382,168.20 and 165,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,663.60, 382,168.20 and 165,700.40 is: 248,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,663.60 : 382,168.20 = 165,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,663.60/382,168.20 = 165,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,663.60x = 382,168.20 × 165,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,663.60x = 63,325,423,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,325,423,607.28/254,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,663.03

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