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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,959.16, 564,086.46 and 165,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,959.16, 564,086.46 and 165,449.52 is: 248,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,959.16 : 564,086.46 = 165,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,959.16/564,086.46 = 165,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,959.16x = 564,086.46 × 165,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,959.16x = 93,327,834,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,327,834,045.50/375,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,239.29

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