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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,664.40, 437,496.60 and 165,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,664.40, 437,496.60 and 165,693.20 is: 248,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,664.40 : 437,496.60 = 165,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,664.40/437,496.60 = 165,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,664.40x = 437,496.60 × 165,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,664.40x = 72,490,211,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,490,211,643.12/291,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,539.80

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