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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,373.97, 437,123.48 and 165,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,373.97, 437,123.48 and 165,074.72 is: 247,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,373.97 : 437,123.48 = 165,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,373.97/437,123.48 = 165,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,373.97x = 437,123.48 × 165,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,373.97x = 72,158,033,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158,033,055.43/291,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,647.50

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