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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,057.20, 408,085.80 and 165,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,057.20, 408,085.80 and 165,612.40 is: 248,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,057.20 : 408,085.80 = 165,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,057.20/408,085.80 = 165,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,057.20x = 408,085.80 × 165,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,057.20x = 67,584,068,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,584,068,743.92/272,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,418.60

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