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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,395.82, 675,601.56 and 165,939.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,395.82, 675,601.56 and 165,939.95 is: 248,912.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,395.82 : 675,601.56 = 165,939.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,395.82/675,601.56 = 165,939.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,395.82x = 675,601.56 × 165,939.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,395.82x = 112,109,290,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,109,290,775.33/450,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,912.81

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