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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,482.60, 435,723.90 and 165,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,482.60, 435,723.90 and 165,836.20 is: 248,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,482.60 : 435,723.90 = 165,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,482.60/435,723.90 = 165,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,482.60x = 435,723.90 × 165,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,482.60x = 72,258,795,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,258,795,825.18/290,482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,754.30

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