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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,492.23, 552,732.14 and 165,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,492.23, 552,732.14 and 165,975.69 is: 248,960.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,492.23 : 552,732.14 = 165,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,492.23/552,732.14 = 165,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,492.23x = 552,732.14 × 165,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,492.23x = 91,740,098,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,740,098,736.62/368,492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,960.74

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