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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,844.70, 530,316.87 and 165,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,844.70, 530,316.87 and 165,987.42 is: 249,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,844.70 : 530,316.87 = 165,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,844.70/530,316.87 = 165,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,844.70x = 530,316.87 × 165,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,844.70x = 88,025,929,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,025,929,033.78/352,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,474.99

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