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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,867.60, 382,474.20 and 165,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,867.60, 382,474.20 and 165,904.40 is: 248,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,867.60 : 382,474.20 = 165,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,867.60/382,474.20 = 165,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,867.60x = 382,474.20 × 165,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,867.60x = 63,454,152,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,152,666.48/254,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,969.08

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