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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,436.50, 552,654.58 and 165,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,436.50, 552,654.58 and 165,795.74 is: 248,693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,436.50 : 552,654.58 = 165,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,436.50/552,654.58 = 165,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,436.50x = 552,654.58 × 165,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,436.50x = 91,627,775,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627,775,055.49/368,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,693.53

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