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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,046.24, 417,005.37 and 165,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,046.24, 417,005.37 and 165,758.10 is: 248,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,046.24 : 417,005.37 = 165,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,046.24/417,005.37 = 165,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,046.24x = 417,005.37 × 165,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,046.24x = 69,122,017,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122,017,821.00/278,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,599.00

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