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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,927.80, 437,891.70 and 165,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,927.80, 437,891.70 and 165,519.20 is: 248,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,927.80 : 437,891.70 = 165,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,927.80/437,891.70 = 165,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,927.80x = 437,891.70 × 165,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,927.80x = 72,479,483,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479,483,870.64/291,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,278.80

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