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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,038.70, 408,058.05 and 165,593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,038.70, 408,058.05 and 165,593.90 is: 248,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,038.70 : 408,058.05 = 165,593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,038.70/408,058.05 = 165,593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,038.70x = 408,058.05 × 165,593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,038.70x = 67,571,923,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,571,923,925.90/272,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,390.85

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