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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,942.80, 437,914.20 and 165,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,942.80, 437,914.20 and 165,534.20 is: 248,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,942.80 : 437,914.20 = 165,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,942.80/437,914.20 = 165,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,942.80x = 437,914.20 × 165,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,942.80x = 72,489,776,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,489,776,765.64/291,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,301.30

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