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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,751.40, 437,627.10 and 165,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,751.40, 437,627.10 and 165,780.20 is: 248,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,751.40 : 437,627.10 = 165,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,751.40/437,627.10 = 165,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,751.40x = 437,627.10 × 165,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,751.40x = 72,549,908,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,549,908,163.42/291,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,670.30

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