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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,741.40, 437,612.10 and 165,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,741.40, 437,612.10 and 165,770.20 is: 248,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,741.40 : 437,612.10 = 165,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,741.40/437,612.10 = 165,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,741.40x = 437,612.10 × 165,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,741.40x = 72,543,045,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,543,045,339.42/291,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,655.30

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