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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,203.70, 552,299.99 and 165,656.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,203.70, 552,299.99 and 165,656.77 is: 248,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,203.70 : 552,299.99 = 165,656.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,203.70/552,299.99 = 165,656.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,203.70x = 552,299.99 × 165,656.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,203.70x = 91,492,233,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,492,233,156.47/368,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,482.66

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