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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,206.80, 552,304.60 and 165,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,206.80, 552,304.60 and 165,659.84 is: 248,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,206.80 : 552,304.60 = 165,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,206.80/552,304.60 = 165,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,206.80x = 552,304.60 × 165,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,206.80x = 91,494,691,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,494,691,667.26/368,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,487.24

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