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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,545.30, 390,544.35 and 165,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,545.30, 390,544.35 and 165,848.02 is: 248,597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,545.30 : 390,544.35 = 165,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,545.30/390,544.35 = 165,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,545.30x = 390,544.35 × 165,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,545.30x = 64,771,007,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,771,007,169.69/260,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,597.87

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