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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,999.80, 542,999.70 and 165,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,999.80, 542,999.70 and 165,007.80 is: 247,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,999.80 : 542,999.70 = 165,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,999.80/542,999.70 = 165,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,999.80x = 542,999.70 × 165,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,999.80x = 89,599,185,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,599,185,897.66/361,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,511.70

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