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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,631.38, 563,629.32 and 165,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,631.38, 563,629.32 and 165,241.98 is: 247,943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,631.38 : 563,629.32 = 165,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,631.38/563,629.32 = 165,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,631.38x = 563,629.32 × 165,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,631.38x = 93,135,224,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,135,224,822.85/375,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,943.14

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