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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,059.96, 368,547.32 and 165,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,059.96, 368,547.32 and 165,082.80 is: 227,817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,059.96 : 368,547.32 = 165,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,059.96/368,547.32 = 165,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,059.96x = 368,547.32 × 165,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,059.96x = 60,840,825,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,840,825,312.86/267,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,817.10

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