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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,494.78, 552,735.98 and 165,978.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,494.78, 552,735.98 and 165,978.24 is: 248,964.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,494.78 : 552,735.98 = 165,978.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,494.78/552,735.98 = 165,978.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,494.78x = 552,735.98 × 165,978.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,494.78x = 91,742,145,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,742,145,145.08/368,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,964.57

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