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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,217.50, 1,036,826.25 and 165,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,217.50, 1,036,826.25 and 165,905.50 is: 248,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,217.50 : 1,036,826.25 = 165,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,217.50/1,036,826.25 = 165,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,217.50x = 1,036,826.25 × 165,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,217.50x = 172,015,177,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,015,177,419.38/691,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,858.25

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