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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,941.80, 437,912.70 and 165,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,941.80, 437,912.70 and 165,533.20 is: 248,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,941.80 : 437,912.70 = 165,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,941.80/437,912.70 = 165,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,941.80x = 437,912.70 × 165,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,941.80x = 72,489,090,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,489,090,551.64/291,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,299.80

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