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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,271.40, 496,907.10 and 165,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,271.40, 496,907.10 and 165,383.40 is: 248,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,271.40 : 496,907.10 = 165,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,271.40/496,907.10 = 165,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,271.40x = 496,907.10 × 165,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,271.40x = 82,180,185,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,180,185,682.14/331,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,075.10

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