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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.70, 408,044.55 and 165,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.70, 408,044.55 and 165,584.90 is: 248,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.70 : 408,044.55 = 165,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.70/408,044.55 = 165,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.70x = 408,044.55 × 165,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.70x = 67,566,016,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,016,007.30/272,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,377.35

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