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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,975.60, 438,109.20 and 165,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,975.60, 438,109.20 and 165,712.80 is: 248,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,975.60 : 438,109.20 = 165,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,975.60/438,109.20 = 165,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,975.60x = 438,109.20 × 165,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,975.60x = 72,600,302,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600,302,237.76/291,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,651.95

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