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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,498.64, 552,741.72 and 165,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,498.64, 552,741.72 and 165,982.08 is: 248,970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,498.64 : 552,741.72 = 165,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,498.64/552,741.72 = 165,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,498.64x = 552,741.72 × 165,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,498.64x = 91,745,220,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,745,220,388.38/368,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,970.31

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