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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.20, 408,003.30 and 165,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.20, 408,003.30 and 165,557.40 is: 248,336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.20 : 408,003.30 = 165,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.20/408,003.30 = 165,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.20x = 408,003.30 × 165,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.20x = 67,547,965,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,547,965,539.42/272,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,336.10

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