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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,760.40, 437,640.60 and 165,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,760.40, 437,640.60 and 165,789.20 is: 248,683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,760.40 : 437,640.60 = 165,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,760.40/437,640.60 = 165,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,760.40x = 437,640.60 × 165,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,760.40x = 72,556,084,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,556,084,961.52/291,760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,683.80

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