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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,047.70, 408,071.55 and 165,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,047.70, 408,071.55 and 165,602.90 is: 248,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,047.70 : 408,071.55 = 165,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,047.70/408,071.55 = 165,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,047.70x = 408,071.55 × 165,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,047.70x = 67,577,832,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,577,832,087.50/272,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,404.35

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