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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,968.98, 647,969.87 and 165,756.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,968.98, 647,969.87 and 165,756.40 is: 248,640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,968.98 : 647,969.87 = 165,756.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,968.98/647,969.87 = 165,756.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,968.98x = 647,969.87 × 165,756.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,968.98x = 107,405,152,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,405,152,959.67/431,968.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,640.89

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