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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,021.16, 417,161.34 and 165,696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,021.16, 417,161.34 and 165,696.84 is: 248,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,021.16 : 417,161.34 = 165,696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,021.16/417,161.34 = 165,696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,021.16x = 417,161.34 × 165,696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,021.16x = 69,122,315,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122,315,808.17/278,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,622.50

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