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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,753.40, 381,692.70 and 165,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,753.40, 381,692.70 and 165,961.20 is: 248,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,753.40 : 381,692.70 = 165,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,753.40/381,692.70 = 165,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,753.40x = 381,692.70 × 165,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,753.40x = 63,346,178,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,346,178,523.24/254,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,656.85

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