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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,489.41, 552,727.93 and 165,972.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,489.41, 552,727.93 and 165,972.87 is: 248,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,489.41 : 552,727.93 = 165,972.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,489.41/552,727.93 = 165,972.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,489.41x = 552,727.93 × 165,972.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,489.41x = 91,737,840,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737,840,456.33/368,489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,956.52

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