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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,272.93, 368,696.84 and 165,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,272.93, 368,696.84 and 165,265.79 is: 227,980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,272.93 : 368,696.84 = 165,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,272.93/368,696.84 = 165,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,272.93x = 368,696.84 × 165,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,272.93x = 60,932,971,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,932,971,863.29/267,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,980.33

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