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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,049.20, 408,073.80 and 165,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,049.20, 408,073.80 and 165,604.40 is: 248,406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,049.20 : 408,073.80 = 165,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,049.20/408,073.80 = 165,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,049.20x = 408,073.80 × 165,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,049.20x = 67,578,816,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578,816,804.72/272,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,406.60

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