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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,490.41, 552,729.43 and 165,973.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,490.41, 552,729.43 and 165,973.87 is: 248,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,490.41 : 552,729.43 = 165,973.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,490.41/552,729.43 = 165,973.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,490.41x = 552,729.43 × 165,973.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,490.41x = 91,738,642,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,738,642,559.99/368,490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,958.02

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