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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,716.60, 406,074.90 and 165,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,716.60, 406,074.90 and 165,740.60 is: 248,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,716.60 : 406,074.90 = 165,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,716.60/406,074.90 = 165,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,716.60x = 406,074.90 × 165,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,716.60x = 67,303,097,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,303,097,570.94/270,716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,610.90

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