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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,712.10, 406,068.15 and 165,736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,712.10, 406,068.15 and 165,736.10 is: 248,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,712.10 : 406,068.15 = 165,736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,712.10/406,068.15 = 165,736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,712.10x = 406,068.15 × 165,736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,712.10x = 67,300,151,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300,151,515.22/270,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,604.15

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