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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,705.80, 434,558.70 and 165,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,705.80, 434,558.70 and 165,289.80 is: 247,934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,705.80 : 434,558.70 = 165,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,705.80/434,558.70 = 165,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,705.80x = 434,558.70 × 165,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,705.80x = 71,828,120,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,828,120,611.26/289,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,934.70

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