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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,994.80, 809,992.20 and 165,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,994.80, 809,992.20 and 165,969.20 is: 248,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,994.80 : 809,992.20 = 165,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,994.80/809,992.20 = 165,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,994.80x = 809,992.20 × 165,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,994.80x = 134,433,757,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,433,757,440.24/539,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,953.80

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