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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,701.60, 406,052.40 and 165,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,701.60, 406,052.40 and 165,725.60 is: 248,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,701.60 : 406,052.40 = 165,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,701.60/406,052.40 = 165,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,701.60x = 406,052.40 × 165,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,701.60x = 67,293,277,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293,277,621.44/270,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,588.40

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