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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,042.70, 408,064.05 and 165,597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,042.70, 408,064.05 and 165,597.90 is: 248,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,042.70 : 408,064.05 = 165,597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,042.70/408,064.05 = 165,597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,042.70x = 408,064.05 × 165,597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,042.70x = 67,574,549,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,574,549,745.50/272,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,396.85

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