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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,044.20, 408,066.30 and 165,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,044.20, 408,066.30 and 165,599.40 is: 248,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,044.20 : 408,066.30 = 165,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,044.20/408,066.30 = 165,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,044.20x = 408,066.30 × 165,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,044.20x = 67,575,534,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,575,534,440.22/272,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,399.10

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