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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,385.80, 438,578.70 and 165,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,385.80, 438,578.70 and 165,977.20 is: 248,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,385.80 : 438,578.70 = 165,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,385.80/438,578.70 = 165,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,385.80x = 438,578.70 × 165,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,385.80x = 72,794,064,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,794,064,605.64/292,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,965.80

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