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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.93, 368,698.21 and 165,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.93, 368,698.21 and 165,266.79 is: 227,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.93 : 368,698.21 = 165,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.93/368,698.21 = 165,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.93x = 368,698.21 × 165,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.93x = 60,933,569,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,569,645.45/267,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,981.72

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